October 2
The Magic of Houdini with Kent Cummins (Georgetown, TX)
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
The Houdini Experiment (Lake Geneva, WI)
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
Duffy Hudson as Houdini (Montezuma, IA)
Come watch the Houdini magic come alive at the Montezuma Public Library at 2 p.m.
October 5–26
Magic from Beyond: A Houdini Séance and Other Mystical Wonders (Los Altos, CA)
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 at the Icehouse (Bethlehem, PA)
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
Houdini 100: An Evening of Spirit Explorations with The Austin Séance (San Antonio, TX)
Join the Austin Séance at historic Villa Finale for an evening that blurs the line between history and the supernatural.
October 19-31
Houdini Halloween Tribute décor at The Magic Castle (Hollywood, CA)
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
Houdini's Legacy: Calgary's Masters of Magic (Calgary, Alberta)
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
Verso University: Celebrating Harry Houdini and the History of Magic with Chris Lengyel (Westport, CT)
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
Houdini Halloween 100 at Hippodrome Casino (London, England)
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 28–31
Houdini Speaks To The Living in Austin (Round Rock, TX)
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
Madam Lola's Presents: Houdini Halloween 100 (Brighton, England)
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
HOUDINI 100 (Columbia Heights, MN)
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
HOUDINI100™ The Grand Houdini Centenarium (Budapest, Hungary)
A Houdini mega-event celebrating Houdini in his birthplace of Budapest. Organized by David Merlini of The House of Houdini.
October 30
Houdini: A Magician’s Journey (Reading, PA)
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
Out of the Box: A Tribute to Houdini (Windsor, Canada)
Nuvo Entertainment presents 'Out of the Box', an extraordinary tribute to the legendary magician Harry Houdini.
October 31
100 Anos de Houdini (Valencia, Spain)
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
Houdini Day + screening Houdini (1953) (Amsterdam, Holland)
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
Houdini 100: Magic & Mystery (Detroit)
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
Houdini Returns: The Centennial Auction (Hollywood, CA)
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
Magic Speaker Series: Patrick Culliton (Online event)
The great Patrick Culliton will be interviewed as part of the American Museum of Magic's Speaker Series.
October 31
The Houdini Séance (Frederick, MD)
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
Grey Dwyer presents Harry Houdini (Mendon, MA)
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
Houdini 100: The Centennial Celebration (Amarillo, TX)
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
Houdini in Riverside: A Century of Secrets Unlocked (Riverside, CA)
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
Houdini Halloween Magic Show and Curator Talk (Salem, MA)
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
The 100-Year Houdini Séance at 278 (New York, NY)
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.)
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