The famed escapologist had a reputation for death-defying stunts. But his rise to fame and sudden death both came with some ...

The City of Appleton marked the birthday of the legendary magician, Harry Houdini, on Monday, honoring the man who claimed ...

Glen Gerard is a magician, illusionist, and Harry Houdini Historian. He joined What's Brewing Wisconsin to talk about Houdini's deep Wisconsin ties in honor of the escape artist's 151st birthday.

Columnist John Breunig finds himself surrounded by dozens of magicians in Trumbull, and tracks the lost home of a legend.

Magic captivates audiences, but few have unveiled its true essence like David Blaine. Known for his mastery of street magic, Blaine redefines the concept through his new six-part National Geographic ...

Do Not Attempt" said the "scary" and "dangerous" feats shown in the series were inspired by his life-long idol, Harry Houdini ...

Harry Houdini finds an ally in his fight against spiritualism, a brilliant detective called Rose Mackenberg, who’ll do whatever it takes to expose a fake. Together, the two head to ...

SPRINGFIELD — Seventy-two-year-old Thomas Gentile traces the roots of Springfield’s Society of American Magicians, Assembly 17, all the way back to Harry Houdini. “We became chartered as an ...