Budapest holds a centenary programme to mark the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s death. The celebrations honour the escape artist known as the “King of Shackles” and include public events connected to his legacy in Budapest.
Euronews highlights the presence of Houdini’s only living descendant, brought to the Hungarian capital for the anniversary, and notes that the centenary is also linked to a film festival and an artwork. Hungary Today focuses on the event structure, describing a four-day festival that is part of a broader “Houdini 100” series and pointing to the opening ceremony in the Buda Castle District Municipality auditorium, where a deputy mayor comments on the occasion. Together, the coverage frames the anniversary both as a cultural tribute and as a multi-part programme featuring festival activities and official local participation.
