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SUMMARY:Houdini Halloween Magic Show and Curator Talk
DESCRIPTION:October 31 marks the 100th anniversary of the death of the great magician and escapologist Harry Houdini. To commemorate this historic occasion\, Anton Andresen\, the Official Magician of Salem\, Massachusetts\, will present a selection of mysteries inspired by Houdini's extraordinary life and legendary career. Experience what it might have felt like to witness the world's master mystifier through astonishing demonstrations that capture the wonder and excitement of Houdini's performances.\n\nCurator George Schwartz will offer a short historical introduction about Houdini's connections to PEM and Salem. Discover how Houdini's passion for handcuffs\, escapes and the art of illusion intersected with the city's rich history and the museum's collections.\n\nA pair of handcuffs that Houdini saw when he visited PEM in 1906 will be on view September 3 - November 2\, 2026 in the Main Atrium\, along with other items related to his performances in Salem.\n\nListen to Anton perform some of his illusions on the PEMcast.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>October 31 marks the 100th anniversary of the death of the great magician and escapologist Harry Houdini. To commemorate this historic occasion\, Anton Andresen\, the Official Magician of Salem\, Massachusetts\, will present a selection of mysteries inspired by Houdini&#39\;s extraordinary life and legendary career. Experience what it might have felt like to witness the world&#39\;s master mystifier through astonishing demonstrations that capture the wonder and excitement of Houdini&#39\;s performances.</p>\n\n<p>Curator George Schwartz will offer a short historical introduction about Houdini&#39\;s connections to PEM and Salem. Discover how Houdini&#39\;s passion for handcuffs\, escapes and the art of illusion intersected with the city&#39\;s rich history and the museum&rsquo\;s collections.</p>\n\n<p>A pair of handcuffs that Houdini saw when he visited PEM in 1906 will be on view September 3 - November 2\, 2026 in the Main Atrium\, along with other items related to his performances in Salem.</p>\n\n<p>Listen to Anton perform some of his illusions on the PEMcast.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</p>\n
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street Salem\, MA 01970
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DTSTAMP:20260921T043701Z
URL:https://www.salem-chamber.org/events/details/houdini-halloween-magic-show-and-curator-talk-26622
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