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Houdini’s hometown magic convention features record escape

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Harry Houdini died 100 years ago, but his legacy still lives on in Appleton and in the magic ...

Hundreds gather in Appleton to mark 100 years since Houdini’s death

Hundreds of people from around the world traveled to Appleton on Thursday to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of ...

Honoring Houdini

Over 200 magicians got together to perform death defying stunts and honor magic legend Harry Houdini in the city he grew up ...
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Magician convention comes to Appleton to honor Harry Houdini

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – The Society of American Magicians is hosting its annual convention in Appleton this week in honor of ...

'Daredevil' magicians honor Houdini in the Appleton plaza bearing his name

Magicians gathered in Appleton to perform dangerous escapes, honoring Harry Houdini on the centennial anniversary of his ...

‘Dynamo vs Houdini’ Series Coming to Sky as Illusionist Retraces Legendary Magician’s Steps

On Saturday night, Dynamo attempted "the most ambitious and dangerous stunt of his career," escaping a burning car suspended ...
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Society of American Magicians to hold annual convention in Appleton

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) — The hometown of one of the world’s most famous magicians will be hosting the Society of American ...

Houdini II Set to Make History with High-Stakes Live Escape at Society of American Magicians Convention

African American magician and escape artist Houdini II will perform at the Society of American Magicians Convention in Appleton, Wisconsin, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in a history-making live escape ...
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Daily What?! Harry Houdini Is Buried At NYC’s Machpelah Cemetery In Queens

In Glendale, Queens, near Cypress Hills Street and the Jackie Robinson Parkway lies a small, isolated Jewish burial ground called Machpelah Cemetery. Despite Machpelah Cemetery’s somewhat abandoned ...