Harry Houdini - Tablet Magazine

The Jewish Superman
In his day, Zishe Breitbart rivaled Houdini as he awed audiences with feats of strength
byRobert Rockaway
From Houdini to Copperfield, a Century of Jewish Magicians
A new exhibit celebrates two of the art of illusion’s greatest practitioners
byMarjorie Ingall
Museum Dedicated to Harry Houdini Opens in Budapest
Examining the life and feats of the Jewish escapologist, whose Bible is on display in Hungary
byJonathan Zalman
Adrien Brody Is Harry Houdini in New Miniseries
Two-night television series premieres Labor Day on the History channel
byStephanie Butnick
On the Bookshelf
Running away: From Mossad-appointed time-travelers to daughters of famous novelists, these summer reads offer a healthy dose of escapism
byJosh Lambert
Coney Island Winter
Site of famous coaster up for sale
byJenny Merkin
On the Bookshelf
New York, New York
byJosh Lambert
Houdini’s Yahrzeit
Honoring the magician with a wand and a prayer
byMarc Tracy
Today on Tablet
Uncovering Houdini, political birthright, and more
byThe Editors
Bound for Glory
Harry Houdini exhibited two very different public faces—master of escape and anti-mystical firebrand—that were united by his Jewishness
byRachel Shteir