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 performed in Scranton and undertook several exceptional stunts there. His brother, Hardeen, also appeared in Scranton and its sister city, Wilkes-Barre. The longest tenure of Houdini's career was in this region of northeast Pennsylvania when he spent two full seasons with the Welsh Brothers Circus.