January 25 – April 6, 2014

Magic has been a topic of both interest and controversy that has enthralled audiences for hundreds of years. For some it’s spiritualism, and for others it’s strictly a performance art. This exhibition of magic history provides a window into the worlds of illusion, conjuring, mentalism, and escape artistry. On loan from the American Museum of Magic in Marshall, Michigan, are graphics and related objects associated with legends such as Thurston, Houdini, and Michigan’s own Harry Blackstone, Sr.