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About the Exhibit
Why A.K.A. Houdini? This biographical exhibit offers viewers a chance to make personal connections to a celebrity.
It is also an opportunity to see beyond fame and discuss how larger historical trends work though a single individual.
The Museum staff recognizes that A.K.A. Houdini presents controversial information. Some members of the magic community
criticize the exhibit for disclosing the inner workings of magic tricks in violation of their code of ethics.
The museum field also has a code of ethics that requires museums to present information in its totality. The Museum staff has chosen
to present Houdini’s story as you see it here so that you can appreciate the complexity of his life and times. | | |
