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Inside Houdini: Art and Magic—Author, Escape Artist, Magician

In conjunction with Houdini: Art and Magic, on view Oct 2, 2011–Jan 16, 2012 at The Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco.

A tour of the 2011 exhibition Houdini: Art and Magic with renowned magician Joshua Jay at the Contemporary Jewish Museum. Jay offers a performer's insight into the life, technique, and legacy of Houdini.

On this stop, Jay explains why when asked about his vocation, Houdini described himself as "author, escape artist, and magician" and always in that order.

Originally uploaded on Jan 17, 2012.

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