In collaboration with the Houdini Museum in Scranton, the Everhart Museum is pleased to present Houdini: Escaping Scranton, a new exhibition exploring the world-famous magician, escape artist, and showman’s connections to Scranton and Northeastern Pennsylvania. The exhibition explores Houdini’s early travels throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania and his performances in the region, including his legendary 1915 escape at Scranton’s Poli Theater. Visitors will discover rare artifacts related to Houdini’s escapes, along with historical ephemera, photographs, and video footage showcasing some of his most memorable performances.
