Historical marker dedicated to Harry Houdini in downtown Appleton

A celebration was held in downtown Appleton Saturday morning, marking 100 years since Houdini’s death October 31, 1926.

The event included a dedication of a Wisconsin Sate Historical Marker honoring Houdini and his ties to the Fox Valley community. Houdini, known around the world for his daring escapes and magic performances, immigrated to the United Sates with his family in 1878 when he was 4-years-old.

Although born in Budapest, Hungary, Houdini claimed Appleton as his hometown.

Saturday’s celebration featured multiple speakers reflecting on Houdini’s life and legacy, along with local magicians demonstrating their own tricks.