Harry Houdini appeared in Scranton and did several special challenges there. His brother, Hardeen, also appeared in Scranton and in its sister city, Wilkes-Barre. The longest engagement of Houdini's career was in this area of northeast Pennsylvania when he spent two full seasons with the Welsh Brothers Circus.
Harry Houdini made a notable appearance in Scranton and presented several impressive challenges there. His brother Hardeen also performed in Scranton and its sister city, Wilkes-Barre. The longest period of time Houdini spent working was in this region of northeast Pennsylvania when he worked with the Welsh Brothers Circus for two full seasons.