Welcome to a world of wonder, enshrouded in secrecy. .
Magicians combine the art of performance with a variety of scientific disciplines, including math, physics and psychology, to create their dazzling effects and fascinating illusions.
See Magic for just $5! Attend Mixers & Elixirs at HMNS Fridays this summer and you’re eligible to purchase $5 Magic exhibit admission with your Mixers ticket.
Extraordinary Artifacts
Discover an array of historical curiosities and mysterious objects – and marvel at feature film clips showcasing legendary magicians of the past and present.
Fantastic Illusions and Live Magic Shows
Guest illusionists dazzle with live performances* in a dramatic amphitheater!
Magic 101 - Learn from the Pros!
Learn to perform an illusion in a Magic 101 class; explore magic in-depth during fascinating lectures - and much more in our exhibition-related events. Learn More
Featured artifacts include: Harry Houdini's trademark milk can and water escape trunk; Harry Blackstone's "Zig Zag Girl" prop; Mike Caveney's linking coat hangers; and items from the acts of Doug Henning, Penn & Teller, and many other superstars of magic.
And Much More!
*Live magicians are scheduled to appear in the exhibition Wednesday through Sunday,from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Magicians combine the art of performance with a variety of scientific disciplines, including math, physics and psychology, to create their dazzling effects and fascinating illusions.
See Magic for just $5! Attend Mixers & Elixirs at HMNS Fridays this summer and you’re eligible to purchase $5 Magic exhibit admission with your Mixers ticket.
Extraordinary Artifacts
Discover an array of historical curiosities and mysterious objects – and marvel at feature film clips showcasing legendary magicians of the past and present.
Fantastic Illusions and Live Magic Shows
Guest illusionists dazzle with live performances* in a dramatic amphitheater!
Magic 101 - Learn from the Pros!
Learn to perform an illusion in a Magic 101 class; explore magic in-depth during fascinating lectures - and much more in our exhibition-related events. Learn More
Featured artifacts include: Harry Houdini's trademark milk can and water escape trunk; Harry Blackstone's "Zig Zag Girl" prop; Mike Caveney's linking coat hangers; and items from the acts of Doug Henning, Penn & Teller, and many other superstars of magic.
And Much More!
*Live magicians are scheduled to appear in the exhibition Wednesday through Sunday,from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Developed by the Houston Museum of Natural Science in partnership with Movies From The Heart. Magic is generously supported by Weatherford International Ltd. and HMW Entertainment.
