Houdini Museum & Magic Show
Touted as the only building devoted to Harry Houdini in the World, the Houdini Museum located in Scranton, PA, is a rare treat for the young and old alike! Year-round entertainment features a movie, and a guided tour of the 150-year-old historic building, topped off by an hour-long, fun-filled stage magic show with professional magicians and live animals. Plus, enjoy rare film footage of Harry Houdini not seen anywhere else. It is high-quality entertainment at its best!
Aside from year-round entertainment, the Houdini Museum also hosts paranormal events throughout the fall season. Find out if you're a skeptic or a believer and participate in the museum's Haunted Séance, the paranormal psychic and séance event. IF YOU DARE!
Magic Shows
Back to Top of ListEnjoy a magic show with noted professional magicians, Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brooks. Be amazed as they float an audience member in the air! The show also includes live animals such as doves, a rabbit, a duck, and two poodles.
The Magicians
Dorothy Deitrich, mostly known as the first and only woman to have performed the bullet catch in her mouth, was the first woman to gain prominence as an escape artist since the days of Houdini. She was also the first woman to perform a straitjacket escape while suspended hundreds of feet in the air from a burning rope. Dick Brooks, magician, entertainer, author, and paranormalist, began his career at the age of ten. He's appeared on several television shows such as Good Morning America, Travel Channel, and Home Box Office.
Groups
Groups of 20 or more can make reservations in advance for any day.
Upcoming Events
Back to Top of ListExplore their exciting upcoming events! Our calendar will be refreshed with the latest info as events are announced throughout the year.
Be sure to browse our comprehensive event calendar for more fun activities!
Hours of Operation
Back to Top of ListThe Houdini Museum is open daily. Please call for tour dates and times.
The museum tour and magic show last approximately 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
Address & Parking
Back to Top of ListLOCATION: 1433 N Main Avenue, Scranton, PA, 18508
PHONE: (570) 342-5555
PARKING: Free street parking is available. Use the front or back entrance.
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