Houdini 100
Chapter Two
October 31, 2026 · Arts Landing · 8:30 PM
The Great Firetruck Ladder Escape
One night. One city. An escape a century in the making.
On Halloween night, Pittsburgh magician and daredevil Lee Terbosic returns to the skies for Houdini 100: Chapter Two. Suspended upside down 100 feet above Arts Landing from a Pittsburgh firetruck ladder, Lee will attempt a straitjacket escape honoring Harry Houdini’s legendary Pittsburgh performances and the 100th anniversary of his passing.
The most dangerous stunt Lee Terbosic has ever attempted. Lee has been buried alive, performed the Chinese Water Torture Cell escape, and performed the deadly bullet catch illusion on Houdini’s Last Secrets. On October 31, he’ll face his most dangerous challenge yet: an upside-down straitjacket escape 100 feet above Pittsburgh from a firetruck ladder. The lifeline tethered to Lee’s feet will be set ablaze, giving him only a limited amount of time to free himself.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Arts Landing
Fort Duquesne Boulevard & Ninth Street
Downtown Pittsburgh, PA 15222
7–9 PM • Stunt at 8:30 PM
Free and open to the public. No tickets required.
Arrive early, find your viewing spot, and enjoy the evening’s music. Halloween costumes are welcome.
Houdini &
Pittsburgh
A legacy above the streets
Pittsburgh is part of Houdini’s story. His public escapes brought audiences into the streets and turned the city itself into a stage.
1916 • Wood Street & Liberty Avenue
On November 6, 1916, Houdini performed his upside-down straitjacket escape in downtown Pittsburgh.
1925 • The firetruck ladder escape
On March 4, 1925, Houdini returned for a suspended escape from a Pittsburgh firetruck ladder near Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street.
2016 • Houdini 100
Lee Terbosic recreated the 1916 escape at the same corner, 100 years to the minute. Thousands of Pittsburghers watched live, with millions viewing online. Relive the original 2016 escape.
2026 • Chapter Two
On October 31, 2026, Lee honors Houdini’s life and legacy with a new firetruck ladder escape at Arts Landing, marking 100 years since Houdini’s passing.