In his day, Zishe Breitbart rivaled Houdini as he awed audiences with feats of strength
A new exhibit celebrates two of the art of illusion’s greatest practitioners
Examining the life and feats of the Jewish escapologist, whose Bible is on display in Hungary
Two-night television series premieres Labor Day on the History channel
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Site of famous coaster up for sale
New York, New York
Honoring the magician with a wand and a prayer
Uncovering Houdini, political birthright, and more
Harry Houdini exhibited two very different public faces—master of escape and anti-mystical firebrand—that were united by his Jewishness