Houdini's 100th Magic Show
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In the Spring of 1899, legendary magician, Harry Houdini, "King of Handcuffs," performed at Joplin's Vaudeville Pavillion Theater. (where Joplin Avenue Coffee Company located today).
There's much lore surrounding this appearance. Houdini historians say that it was in Joplin that Houdini first billed himself as "King of Handcuffs." The Joplin Daily News reported that during the performance, a thief stole a diamond brooch from Houdini's wife, Bess, that was given to her by the Czar of Russia.
Find out more at the free Houdini Magic show and commemorative celebration at Joplin Avenue Coffee Company on October 8, at 7:00 pm.
There's much lore surrounding this appearance. Houdini historians say that it was in Joplin that Houdini first billed himself as "King of Handcuffs." The Joplin Daily News reported that during the performance, a thief stole a diamond brooch from Houdini's wife, Bess, that was given to her by the Czar of Russia.
Find out more at the free Houdini Magic show and commemorative celebration at Joplin Avenue Coffee Company on October 8, at 7:00 pm.
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Where is it happening?
Joplin Avenue Coffee Company, 516 S Joplin Ave, Joplin, MO 64801-2336, United States
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