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Description: In June 2004 a new exhibition about Houdini opens in Appleton, Wisconsin. But some modern day conjurers want part of the show to disappear. Harriet Baskas reports. Part of the Hidden Treasures Radio Project series. [5:30 Realaudio broadcast plus an online photo gallery]
(June 02, 2004)
Magicians Want to Put the Lock on Portion of New Exhibit Harry Houdini, born the son of a rabbi in Budapest, became famous for amazing escapes from chains, straightjackets and sealed containers. Although he died almost 80 years ago, Harry Houdini is still one of the world's best-known escape artists. He worked his way out of jail cells, water-filled tanks, burglar-proof safes and straitjackets — to list but a few. This week, a condensed exhibition of Houdini history opens in the northeast Wisconsin town of Appleton.
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| Description: | Although he died almost 80 years ago, Harry Houdini is still one of the world's best-known escape artists. This week, a new exhibition about Houdini opens in Appleton, Wis. But some modern day conjurers want part of the show to disappear. Harriet Baskas reports. |
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