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Harry Houdini died in Detroit 100 years ago
Locals are marking a century since renowned illusionist Harry Houdini died in Detroit on Halloween. Zoom in: The escape artist was born in Hungary and grew up in Wisconsin, but had a deep connection to Detroit. He performed here 19 times between 1894 and 1926, according to the Detroit Historical Society . He also made the news by leaping handcuffed from the Belle Isle Bridge into the Detroit River in November 1906. Houdini's last performance was at Detroit's Garrick Theatre on Oct. 24, 1926, during which he experienced abdominal pain and a fever. He died on Oct. 31 at Grace Hospital at age 52. Doctors suspected appendicitis and his ruptured appendix was removed, but infection had spread. Experts have debated whether the cause was getting punched in the abdomen days earlier. If you go: To commemorate the legendary entertainer, the Detroit Historical Museum is hosting a strolling party 6-10pm Saturday called " Houdini 100: Magic and Mystery ." Tickets are $125 or $100 for members. Expect food, drinks, carnival games, magic, history discussions and period costumes from Houdini's era. 🕯️ Contacting Houdini afterward Magicians in Detroit circle a chair with a photo of Houdini and handcuffs he used. They attempted
MLive
Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum reopens in new spot after painstaking move
The famous Michigan vintage arcade and museum is finally open at its new location after being forced to close nearly two years ago.
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This Michigan Bookstore Has 70,000 Books and Feels Like a Maze
Somewhere between the shelves, a Captain Picard cut-out keeps watch near a Ramses sarcophagus. Yes, inside a used bookstore. And that’s before you count the 70,000-plus titles packed floor to ceiling. The aisles run narrow and twisty. Books pile up on the floor in tidy towers. LeVar Burton once...
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Dexter Drama Club Presents The Pre-Story of Peter Pan
The Dexter Drama Club opened the curtain on their 2026-27 season, in the Performing Arts Center at Dexter High School, the weekend of 10/22 – 10/25, with Peter and the Star Catcher, a whimsical look at the backstory for the characters of Peter Pan and Tinker Bell. Based on the 2004 novel by Daryl Barry and Ridley Pearson, Peter and The Star Catcher is a novel set in 1885 that spins a tale of treachery on the high seas, with a dose of magic thrown in. The original book of Peter Pan was published in 1902, with the Disney animated movie produced in 1954.
Michigan Daily
Meet the candidates for Ann Arbor District Library Board of Trustees
With a new downtown library on the horizon, Ann Arbor voters have a decision on their hands. In the Nov. 3 midterm elections, four candidates are competing for three open seats on the Ann Arbor District Library Board, which oversees the AADL’s operations and budget. Cassie Haynes, Rachel Goldberg...
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Tally Hall Sells Out Ann Arbor Reunion in 3 Minutes, Books Michigan Theater
Tally Hall, the Ann Arbor band with a devoted cult following, reunited for its first full-band performance in 15 years last Thursday night, Oct. 22, at the Blind Pig — and the response was so overwhelming that the group has now announced a six-date spring reunion tour that brings it back home to the Michigan Theater.
thelivingstonpost.com
Small town life comes to the big stage as Howell HS presents “One Stoplight Town”
The Howell High School Performing Arts Department will present “One Stoplight Town,” Nov. 6 and 7 at 7:00 p.m. and Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. All shows are at the Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased online at http://bit.ly/2ZGF1HK or at the door.
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ETC supplies new Prodigy Balance system to Henry Ford Museum theater
In the heart of Dearborn, Michigan, lies the Henry Ford Academy, a public charter school that blends STEM education with art, design, and hands-on career experiences. Uniquely located within Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, the school offers students an immersive learning environment surrounded by history and progress. The museum spans 12 acres of exhibition space, showcasing achievements in automobiles, trains, planes, and manufacturing. The complex also features the Anderson Theater, a shared space for both the museum and the academy.
everafterinthewoods.com
This Historic Detroit Michigan Church Was Once Known As The Church Of The Grottos
A downtown church with real flowing water inside, plus a full replica of a famous French shrine? That’s not a theme park. It’s a working parish with three handmade grottos. A pastor named Father Joseph Wuest built them in the early 1900s. One shows the Garden of Gethsemane....
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Magician Aaron Radatz to recreate Houdini escape at Canton Halloween show Oct. 30
Magician Aaron Radatz will pay tribute to Harry Houdini on the 100th anniversary of his death with a family Halloween magic show at the Village […] The post Magician Aaron Radatz to recreate Houdini escape at Canton Halloween show Oct. 30 first appeared on This is JELD ⚡️ .
The Detroit Free Press
100 years ago this Halloween, Houdini could not escape his death in Detroit
He was a vaudeville performer from the late 1800s and early 1900s — a time of no Internet, no TV and not even radios for most Americans. Yet say his name in 2026 and most everyone, young and old, know about the Hungarian-born immigrant who became an American legend: Harry Houdini. This Oct. 31 marks the 100th anniversary of magician, illusionist and escape artist Harry Houdini's death in Detroit, marked by events in the Motor City and around the world — including a Halloween seance to (once again) attempt to reach Houdini from beyond the grave. "It's fascinating that a full century after his death, Houdini is still the go-to magician reference," said Jeremy Dimick, director of Collections and Curatorial for the Detroit Historical Society. "From a sports perspective, Houdini's name comes up all the time — every time a quarterback escapes from the pocket; anytime a relief pitcher gets out of a bases-loaded jam, they call him Houdini," said Joe Posnanski, a journalist and author who wrote the biography "The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini" in 2019. More: Houdini remembered at events in Detroit and elsewhere in Michigan As Detroit arose as a great American city at the
The Detroit News
Wynonna Judd to bring her 'Hard Truth' to Fillmore Detroit
Country music powerhouse Wynonna Judd will perform at the Fillmore Detroit on March 6, venue officials announced Oct. 26. Tickets for the show go on sale at 10 a.m. Oct. 30 via Ticketmaster; presales start at 10 a.m. Oct. 28. Judd, 62, is performing as part of her Hard Truth tour, named for her most recent album, which was released earlier this month. The artist's last area performance was at Pine Knob in 2025, opening for Little Big Town. agraham@detroitnews.com This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Wynonna Judd to bring her 'Hard Truth' to Fillmore Detroit
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On In Media, WJR’s Marie Osborne Reflects on Nearly 50 Years in Journalism
DETROIT ~ WJR’s Marie Osborne recently reflected on her nearly 50-year journalism career during an appearance on the In Media podcast, sharing how a lifelong curiosity about people and their stories has guided her work. Osborne said the greatest reward of journalism is connecting with people, telling their stories...
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Get creative with corn crafts at the library
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library event coordinator. Children and families are invited to celebrate the harvest season with an afternoon of creativity at Afterschool Art: Corn Crafts on Monday, November 2, from 3:30pm to 5pm. The program will be held in the City Room and is open to children ages 3 and up.