Detroit Was Wild About Harry (Houdini)
Jeremy Dimick, Director of Collections and Curatorial at the Detroit Historical Society, gives a talk on Houdini’s 19 Detroit appearances and final days on Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m. at Troy Public Library in Troy. It marks the 100th anniversary of his death. Free.
Between 1894 and 1926, Harry Houdini played Detroit 19 times. The city was the scene of his final stage performance and his death, tying his legend to Detroit for good. Jeremy Dimick explores the circumstances and public reaction to those appearances, and how they traced the arc of his career.
Presented by Troy Public Library. The talk runs Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library in Troy. Free admission.
Presented by Troy Public Library. The talk runs Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library in Troy. Free admission.
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