Meet Harry Houdini this weekend at the New-York Historical Society

If you haven't yet visited The New-York Historical Society's exhibition Summer of Magic: Treasures from the David Copperfield Collection, you might consider doing so this weekend. That's because Duffy Hudson will be appearing as Houdini himself on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Below are details.

Summer of Magic: Meet Harry Houdini!
FEATURING: Duffy Hudson
Saturday, July 7, 2018 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, July 8, 2018 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free with Museum Admission

Shake hands with Harry Houdini any time this weekend—that is, if his arms aren’t stuck in a straitjacket or handcuffs! Portrayed by Duffy Hudson, Houdini shares his incredible life story, performs illusions with playing cards, and manages to swallow—gulp—sharp needles! Click for more info.

The New-York Historical Society's Summer of Magic exhibition features many rare artifacts from the Golden Age of Magic, including Houdini's original Milk Can, Metamorphosis trunk, straitjacket, Bess's stage coat, and the Mirror Handcuffs (the first time the cuffs have been shown publicly in some 20 years). The exhibition runs through September 16, 2018.

For more details and a full list of all the upcoming events (including my own on July 13) check out the New-York Historical Society's website and Facebook.

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• Houdini's Mirror Handcuffs to be displayed in New York
• New-York Historical Society's Summer of Magic begins TODAY