10/29/2026
Come be part of the magic on Halloween! 🪄
A century later, Houdini’s legacy lives on in Appleton! 🎩✨
Join us in downtown Appleton as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of world-renowned illusionist and escape artist Harry Houdini’s passing with the dedication of an official Wisconsin State Historical Marker in Houdini Plaza.
📍 Houdini Plaza | Downtown Appleton
🗓️ October 31, 2026
🕥 10:30–11 a.m. | Historical Marker Dedication
🕚 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Live Entertainment
The celebration continues after the dedication with a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, magic, and variety performances by Prof. Pinkerton Xyloma and Dead Man’s Carnival. 🎶🪄
Celebrate the remarkable life of a performer whose story remains part of Appleton’s history, and enjoy entertainment in the heart of the Fox Cities!
Learn more about the Wisconsin State Historical Marker and plan your next visit to the at https://www.foxcities.org/events/wisconsin-state-historical-marker-dedication/