Houdini: Art and Magic May 10, 2011

Magician, escape artist, and showman extraordinaire Harry Houdini (1874-1926) has remained an object of fascination for generations. Combining biographical and historical artifacts with contemporary art inspired by Houdini's physical audacity and celebrity, Houdini: Art and Magic features film clips, stunning period posters, dramatic theater ephemera, rare documents and family photographs, and original props used in Houdini's astonishing performances, such as his straitjacket, pairs of handcuffs, and a milk can.