On October 31, 2026, Montreal will observe the centennial of renowned escape artist Harry Houdini’s death with events at the historic Princess Theatre and the McCord Stewart Museum, recalling his final tour stops in the city.
Houdini, who died from a ruptured appendix on October 31, 1926, was on a North American tour that included a performance at the Princess Theatre.
The commemoration includes a recounting of those tour stops presented by Sophie‑Andrée Blondin.