Washington Magic at the Arts Club: Houdini 100th Anniversary!
Washington Magic returns to the Arts Club of Washington for a special program commemorating the 100th anniversary of Houdini’s legacy. The evening combines close-up, strolling, parlor, stage, comedy, and mind-reading performances throughout the Arts Club’s historic Victorian mansion, with guests moving through private rooms and other spaces for an immersive magic experience.
The lineup features Washington-area and guest performers, including a former acting director of the CIA, an internationally traveling family magician, a celebrated close-up performer, a magician associated with the National Theater, the White House, and three presidential inaugurations, and a speaker, author, professor, strategist, and magician. Drinks, snacks, hors d’oeuvres, and opportunities for audience participation are included in the evening’s presentation.
When: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Showtimes: The event listing gives an overall time of 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The program description says the close-up and parlor portion begins at 6:00 PM, with close-up magic at 6:30 PM and the full stage show scheduled from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Another description says doors open at 6:30 PM and places the stage magic at approximately 7:00 PM, so the page provides differing details for the opening and stage portions.
Venue: Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Tickets: Arts Club members pay $60 per person, charged to their account, and non-members pay $77 per person plus a transaction fee. Guests must be registered.
Lineup: John McLaughlin is a former acting director of the CIA, award-winning teacher, and master magician. Savino Recine combines comedy and heartfelt presentation with an Italian-influenced magical style. Dr. Krishan Mathur performs for audiences around the world, including families and children. Rahaan Jackson is a Washington, DC-based close-up magician. Eric Henning, known as the “Wizard of Washington,” has performed at the National Theater, the White House, and three presidential inaugurations; he serves as master of ceremonies. David Morey is a global keynote speaker, best-selling author, professor, strategist, and magician.
Program: The evening includes close-up and parlor magic, strolling performances, mind reading, mystery, comedy, and a full stage show. The mansion is used as part of the experience, with close-up magic in private rooms and performers circulating among guests.
Food and drinks: Drinks, snacks, and hors d’oeuvres are offered during the event.
Theme: The performance honors Houdini and the Victorian tradition of stage and parlor magic.
Cancellations: Tickets are non-refundable. Online cancellations are permitted up to 48 hours before the show, when a credit for a future event will be issued. Members may cancel without penalty until the day before the event.
Availability: The event page lists 31 spaces remaining.
Audience: The performance is open to the public. The page does not state an age restriction.
Accessibility: The page does not provide accessibility information.