![]() ![]() While Houdini did not likely live at the "mansion," there is some probability that his widow did. The main mansion building itself was rebuilt after it was destroyed in the 1959 Laurel Canyon fire, and is now a historic venue called The Mansion. As of 2011 the site of the cottage was a vacant lot and up for sale. His wife occupied it for a time after his death. Likewise, in 1919 he rented the cottage at 2435 Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Los Angeles, while making movies for Lasky Pictures. This "house" should not be confused with the "House of Houdini" which was a former Houdini home, purchased in 1908, at 278 West 113th Street, Harlem, now called Morningside Heights, New York City that also displays artifacts. The House of Houdini has been jointly recognized as a world magic heritage institution by the National President of the Society of American Magicians and the International President of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Visitor entrance can only be gained through decoding a secret "arcane" message if the visitor fails to solve it, they refund the price of admission English and Hungarian language shows are available. Admission Īs of September 2023, admission is 3,600 forints for adults and 2,400 forints for children under age 11. Six magicians rotate performance in the "Orpheum" the in house small theater. Notwithstanding his Hungarian birth, Houdini never performed in Hungary. ![]() The venue is also a center for research into Houdini's life, highlighting his Hungarian and Jewish origin. This followed an earlier exhibition in Milan, Italy. ![]() Turner exchanged commemorative plaques with Merlini at the then proposed site of exhibit on Houdini's birthday. Its artifacts were previewed at Budapest's National Széchényi Library. The owner is David Merlini, an escapologist who served as technical advisor on the Houdini miniseries. īudapest was selected as the location of the premises as Houdini was born in the city. It also includes original props from the Houdini film – Oxygen (1999), which featured Adrien Brody, an Oscar winner, and the later miniseries. The owners' private collection includes original Houdini memorabilia: e.g., handcuffs, personal correspondence, and "precious artifacts." A Bible once owned by Houdini is part of the collection. The building houses the only collection of original Houdini artifacts in Europe. The House of Houdini is a private exhibit and performance venue located at 11, Dísz Square, within the walls of the Buda Castle in Budapest, Hungary. Location of The House of Houdini in Hungary ![]()
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