The Houdinis In the Maritimes @CanadasHistory @DeanJobb

For Canada's History, Bruce McNab tells the story of Harry and Bess Houdini's abortive tour of the Maritimes in the summer of 1896. Their hopes of success with the Marco Magic Company led instead to trouble with the law and retirement from performing (although only for a short time). 

This article originally appeared in the June-July, 2009, issue of The Beaver magazine.

 

Via @CanadasHistory @DeanJobb.