Houdini: Art and Magic Jewish Museum New York City Manhattan - United States History: archeology Wed 1 Dec 2010 to Sun 27 Mar 2011
History: archeology
Wed 1 Dec 2010 to Sun 27 Mar 2011
2010
December 2010
Wednesday 1 December 2010
Wed 1 Dec to Sun 27 Mar 2011. 1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, 10128. Alex Wittenberg, 212-423-3271. Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Escape artist and showman extraordinaire, Harry Houdini captivated the world with his astonishing feats. Stunning period posters, unusual theater ephemera, and dramatic historic photographs of Houdini’s performances are complemented by contemporary art works by artists inspired by Houdini such as Matthew Barney.