Verso University: Celebrating Harry Houdini and the History of Magic with Chris Lengyel

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Date: Monday, October 26 Time: 7-8 pm Location: Komansky Room Class Details Celebrate the extraordinary life, legendary feats, and enduring influence of Harry Houdini with magician Chris Lengyel. 100 years after Houdini’s death on October 31, his name remains synonymous with daring escapes, astonishing illusions, and seemingly impossible feats. Lengyel will bring Houdini’s remarkable story to life, tracing his rise from struggling performer to international sensation and exploring the skill, ingenuity, and showmanship that made him one of the most famous entertainers of all time. Along the way, he’ll explain and demonstrate and some of Houdini’s most celebrated tricks, giving audiences a firsthand glimpse into the magic that captivated the world. Part history, part live performance, this special centennial evening reveals why, a century later, Houdini continues to fascinate, mystify, and inspire. About the Instructor Magician Chris Lengyel has been wowing audiences for more than two decades with his distinctive blend of skill, humor, and showmanship. He has performed for the likes of Penn & Teller and truTV’s Impractical Jokers, worked with the Houdini Museum in Manhattan, and spent years honing his craft. Along the way, he has earned the nickname “The Brewery Magician,” bringing his magic to more than 50 breweries across the East Coast and turning an unexpected setting into his signature stage. About Verso University Classes are usually structured as a consecutive series. Class size is often limited. Each series has a one-time registration fee covering all classes in the series. Registration is mandatory. The Westport Library wants to ensure that all interested students are able to participate in Verso University courses. If the registration fee is a barrier to entry for you, please contact JConnon@westportlibrary.org. Verso University is the Library’s lifelong learning and education initiative, serving up year-round offerings of classes,…

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