When does the special exhibition take place?

The event takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 3 PM.

What is the admission price?

The admission price is €15 per person.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

The venue is Calvero's Salon Magic Theater at Wittener Strasse 60, 44789 Bochum.

What can visitors expect?

A guided tour through the special exhibition, insights into Houdini's artistic life in Germany, and the history of magic from antiquity to modern times.

Are there reservation options?

Reservations can be made via the theater office, the official website of the magic theater, or by email.

Is the event suitable for families?

The exhibition combines historical information with an entertaining tour and is suitable for culture enthusiasts, families, and all age groups interested in magic.

Harry Houdini in Germany: Where History, Illusion, and Wonder Come Alive

Name: Harry Houdini in Germany – Special Exhibition
Start: 2026-10-17T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-17T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Calvero´s Salon-Zaubertheater

Experience the Art of Wonder with Harry Houdini in Bochum

On October 17, 2026, Calvero's Salon Magic Theater in Bochum invites you to a special examination of the work of Harry Houdini. The special exhibition is dedicated to the world-famous magician and escape artist on the occasion of his 100th death anniversary on October 31, 2026, connecting cultural history, museum presentation, and an entertaining tour.

A Journey Through 5000 Years of Magic

The Magic Museum in the premises of Calvero's Salon Magic Theater showcases the history of magic from the pharaohs to modern times. Exhibits from the collection of the magician Calvero make visible how illusion, stage craft, and the culture of wonder have developed over millennia.

Harry Houdini Between Stage, Risk, and World Career

The focus is on Houdini's dynamic artistic life in Germany. Here, his international career received vital impulses. The exhibition highlights the escape artist as a fascinating figure of entertainment culture and shows how spectacular escape acts, precise staging, and physical boundary experiences shaped his worldwide fame.

Exhibition Atmosphere Full of Illusions

The combination of collection, theater space, and guided tour creates a unique exhibition atmosphere. Visitors immerse themselves in a world where visible objects, historical narratives, and the immediate impact of magic intertwine. Forms, materials, and presentations make the aesthetic experience of magic as a cultural practice immediately tangible.

Cultural Education with Surprising Perspectives

The charming and entertaining guided tour provides insights into the art of wonder and places Houdini's work within the history of magic. The art experience is aimed at culture enthusiasts, families, and anyone who is fascinated by stage art, illusion, museum education, and the history of extraordinary artistic personalities.

Conclusion: Discover Houdini as a Cultural Phenomenon Live

The special exhibition promises a sensual examination of works between museum, theater, and vibrant magic. Anyone who wishes to experience Harry Houdini not just as a legendary name but as a significant figure of modern entertainment culture will find an atmospheric access to his artistic heritage in Bochum. This art experience invites you to discover the history of illusion live and to be surprised by the magic of wonder.