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Spooky tradition draws magicians to Houdini’s NYC home

By amNewYork Posted on October 31, 2018

Spooky tradition draws magicians to Houdini’s NYC home

On Halloween, several magicians gathered at Harry Houdini’s first home in New York City to continue the tradition of conducting a séance on the anniversary of the illusionist’s death. (Credit: Linda Rosier)

On Halloween, several magicians gathered at Harry Houdini’s first home in New York City to continue the tradition of conducting a sÃ©ance on the anniversary of the illusionist’s death.

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