“How'd they do that? Oh, but that magic was so good. Applause!” Florida Theater Onstage

“A highly polished and visually thrilling show, strikingly well-designed and well-executed.
MAGIC OF THE VERY HIGHEST ORDER!” Chicago Tribune

“High energy and lack of artifice in a loose, buzzy blend of traditional storytelling, music and spectacle.
A THRILLING RIDE!” Time Out Chicago

“Death and Harry Houdini soars on Dennis Watkins’ brilliance as a genuine magician and fearless stuntman.
INGENIOUSLY WRITTEN AND DIRECTED!” Chicago Sun-Times

“A HELLUVA PARTY!
Dennis Watkins is simply magnificent as Houdini.” Chicago Reader

Death and Harry Houdini delivers a roller coaster ride through the life of the great Harry Houdini, brought to the stage by the great Chicago company that presented last season's acclaimed The Sparrow. Award-winning magician, Dennis Watkins, performs Houdini's most renowned and dangerous escape—the dreaded Water Torture Cell—in this dark and tumultuous story guaranteed to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

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Parental Advisory: This show contains adult language.