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Baltimore Magic Notes · September 21, 2026
A public dispatch featuring Baltimore magic history, confirmed public events, Poe’s Magic Theatre, and Poe’s Magic Conference.
Baltimore Magic Notes
A brief public dispatch about the people, places, and performances that connect Baltimore to the larger story of magic.
From Baltimore magic history
Houdini above Baltimore and Charles Streets
On April 26, 1916, Harry Houdini drew an enormous downtown Baltimore crowd for an outdoor suspended escape near Baltimore and Charles Streets. The spectacle used the city itself as a stage, joining publicity, danger, and theatre in a single public event.
Around Baltimore and the Mid-Atlantic
No additional public magic dates are listed on the club calendar right now. Public schedules change, so use the official theatre and conference links below for the latest confirmed information.
At Poe’s Magic Theatre
Poe’s Magic Theatre at the Lord Baltimore Hotel presents public performances of close-up magic, stage illusion, mentalism, storytelling, séance theatre, guest artists, and special events.
Poe’s Magic Conference
Poe’s Magic Conference brings performers, writers, inventors, historians, and serious students together in Baltimore for theatrical magic, practical work, performances, and conversation. Public programming and registration details are posted as they are confirmed.