History: archeology
Tue 1 Feb to Sun 27 Mar 2011
2011
February 2011
Tuesday 1 February 2011
Tue 1 Feb to Sun 27 Mar. 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.