A meeting of magic, history, and curiosity to discover the man behind the myth of Harry Houdini, the most famous escape artist.

On Wednesday, November 11, from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm, Netea in Brescia hosts Alex Rusconi, writer and magician from Brescia, for the presentation of his book Houdini Compendium – Centennial Edition, a hundred years after the passing of the legendary illusionist.

From impossible escapes to the secrets of his private life, the meeting retraces the feats, lesser-known episodes, and stories that contributed to building the myth of Houdini, distinguishing reality from legend. An opportunity to get to know one of the protagonists of the history of magic up close, through tales, anecdotes, and new perspectives.