Opening Event: Inescapable: The Life and Legacy of Harry Houdini
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04/14/2019 - Opening Event: Inescapable: The Life and Legacy of Harry Houdini

Opening Event: Inescapable: The Life and Legacy of Harry Houdini
Apr 14 2019 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Opening Event: Inescapable: The Life and Legacy of Harry Houdini

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Members - Free
Non-Members - Cost of Admission


Curator and Magician David London will share Insights and observations from the process of developing the exhibition, as he traveled around the country searching for keys to Houdini's passion, vision, and spirit. He will highlight aspects of the Houdini story, with a focus on Houdini's early life and Jewish heritage. Various themes of the exhibition will be punctuated with magic tricks from David's performance "Houdini's Trunk." As a special treat, David will give a personal tour, revealing hidden gems and stories that lie just below the surface.

Non-Members
2 PM - 5 PM - Exhibition open to the public
2 PM - 3:15 PM - Lecture by David London, curator and magician.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Public Tour

Members
10 AM - 2 PM - Members Preview
12 PM - 1 PM - Members Tour
1 PM - 2 PM - Members Reception
2 PM - 3:15 PM - Lecture by David London, curator and magician.

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