It's October, and you know what that means. It's séance season! But as this year marks the centenary of Houdini's death on Halloween, there are A LOT of events. Too many to do individual posts about. So instead, here is a list of all the Houdini-themed events I know of this month. Find one nearest to you and Believe!
October 2
Harry Houdini pulls off his greatest trick of all...still being the most famous magician of all time, even 100 years after his death. Join us for an event with Kent Cummins, a local magician, as we explore THE MAGIC OF HOUDINI.
October 2, 3, 30 & 31
One hundred years after Harry Houdini’s death, Joe Diamond returns to Wisconsin’s haunted Maxwell Mansion for a once-in-a-century Halloween event.
October 4
Come watch the Houdini magic come alive at the Montezuma Public Library at 2 p.m.
October 5–26
Just in time for Halloween, join award-winning magician and mentalist David Martinez for an intimate, 10-person journey to a world beyond the veil and a séance to reach Houdini himself.
October 8
A Tribute to Houdini produced in association with The Allentown Society of Magicians.
October 15
Join seance medium, mindreader, and mentalist Anthony Blake for an evening exploring the life, mysteries and final challenge of Harry Houdini. Then, in the darkness, Anthony Blake will conduct a Houdini Séance of his own.
October 17
Join the Austin Séance at historic Villa Finale for an evening that blurs the line between history and the supernatural.
October 19-31
Every year the world-famous Magic Castle celebrates the Halloween season with a different theme. This year the theme is Houdini! Special Houdini events and lectures to be announced.
October 23
Calgary's finest magicians gather to mark the centenary of Houdini's death; an evening of sleight of hand, illusion and impossible escapes staged in his honor. The night builds to its climax with Dayle Krall, "The Houdini Girl," performing the Water Cell Escape.
October 23-31
Experience Theatre Project proudly presents a horrifying immersive event that can only be described as a new kind of haunted house.
October 24
Houdini's Centenary Tribute (Online event)
Former SAM National President Tom Gentile will host a six-hour Houdini celebration on Zoom. Details to be announced.
October 24
Halloween Magic Show at Omaha's Historic 40th Street Theater, marking its 10th annual year and the 100th anniversary of Houdini.
October 26
Chris Lengyel will bring Houdini’s remarkable story to life, tracing his rise from struggling performer to international sensation and exploring the skill, ingenuity, and showmanship that made him one of the most famous entertainers of all time.
October 26
A century on, we commemorate his extraordinary life, and death, with this never-to-be-seen-again live biopic, written and presented by lifelong fan Paul Zenon, featuring signature Houdini effects and stunts, performed by a cast of very special guests.
October 27
The Palace Theatre comes alive with magic as we celebrate the life and extraordinary legacy of Harry Houdini. Expect escapes, illusions, mysteries, close-up magic, strolling performers, and plenty of surprises as we honor the man whose legend has endured for a century.
October 28–31
On the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini's death, come spend time inside the Hidden Room, hearing the actual words of Arthur Conan Doyle and Houdini as they struggle with the question: Can the dead speak???
October 29
To mark this historic centennial, the Museum of Work & Culture is partnering with professional magician and entertainer Lon Cerel for a special public presentation. For the first time in 50 years, Cerel’s collection of vault-secured, museum-grade archive of manacles, stage-used apparatus, rare correspondence, and ephemeral artifacts belonging to Harry Houdini will be on public display.
October 29
What better place to stage this unique event than a former Victorian mausoleum; now a dedicated circus cabaret space, in the town where Houdini made appearances at the height of his incredible career.
October 29–31
One Hundred Years after the passing of The World's Greatest Escape Artist, Professor Barnaby Gaff, Master of Occult Science, will attempt what no medium, magician, or mystic has ever accomplished: to summon the spirit of Harry Houdini before a living audience!
October 29-31
A Houdini mega-event celebrating Houdini in his birthplace of Budapest. Organized by David Merlini of The House of Houdini.
October 30
Blending historical storytelling and theatrical magic, magician Joel Delgado invites the audience to experience the world Houdini challenged while exploring an enduring question: How do you know what you believe is true?
October 30
Nuvo Entertainment presents 'Out of the Box', an extraordinary tribute to the legendary magician Harry Houdini.
October 31
To commemorate the centenary of Houdini's disappearance, we have created an experience designed for all audiences that brings us closer to the secrets of the greatest escape artist in history.
October 31
A screening of the classic Paramount biopic at the Jewish Museum in Amsterdam. Part of the ongoing exhibition about Jewish magicians of the Golden Age.
October 31
Join us for a family-friendly day of magic, mystery, history, and skepticism as we explore Houdini’s fascination with spiritualism and his determined efforts to expose fraudulent mediums and psychics.
October 31
Jacob Mayfield will welcome you with the story of Houdini's remarkable life and lasting legacy. All while you enjoy hors d'oeuvres and your choice of prosecco or a non-alcoholic refreshment. It will be an elegant evening of history, intrigue, and communication with the beyond.
October 31
Strange Bird Immersive invites you beyond the veil for Death Defying, an immersive party on the 100th anniversary of Houdini's death. Journey further into the world of The Man From Beyond as the spirits of Harry and Bess disclose their secrets, jazz fills the air once more, and not all séances go unanswered.
October 31
The Detroit Historical Museum presents a day-long celebration of Houdini with performers and lectures exploring Houdini’s 19 appearances in the Motor City, his rise to international fame, and the final days that forever linked his story to Detroit.
October 31
Potter & Potter Auctions will hold a special sale of Houdini memorabilia from the collection of Kevin Connolly at The Magic Castle in Hollywood.
October 31
Step beyond the veil for a spine-chilling evening of mystery, history, and the supernatural. Hosted inside the ultra-intimate Frederick Magic Theater & Lounge, The Houdini Séance invites you to take a seat at the table for an authentic re-creation of the legendary dark séances of the 1920s.
October 31
Join magician and storyteller Greg Dwyer for an unforgettable evening celebrating the life, legends, and lasting legacy of the world's greatest escape artist, Harry Houdini, on the 100th anniversary of his death.
October 31
The Amarillo Magic Co. invites you to join us for a once-in-a-century theatrical tribute presented at the exact hour of Houdini's passing.
October 31
Join us for an all ages one night only special event filled with local Riverside lore that celebrates the connection to the famous Houdini.
October 31
Anton Andresen, the Official Magician of Salem, Massachusetts, will present a selection of mysteries inspired by Houdini's extraordinary life and legendary career. George Schwartz will offer a short historical introduction about Houdini's connections to PEM and Salem.
October 31
Following the notes of the first Houdini Séance hosted by Bob Lund in 1978, there will be an invited circle of distinguished guests gathered around Houdini’s milk can escape in hopes of a visit from his spirit.
October 31
For the first time in over 50 years, Houdini's former home in New York will be the site of three exclusive séances with 13 lucky attendees. Will Houdini come home? (This is the event I will be attending.)
October 31
Details to be announced.
November 3
The Cape Magicians Circle presents a special centenary tribute evening to celebrate magic's greatest legend 100 years after his death.
If you don't see your event on the list, feel free to
send it my way. If you can format it like the listings above, that would be great.
See you soon.
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