Included are 26 recent works of art in a variety of media by such artists as Matthew Barney, Jane Hammond, Vik Muniz, and Raymond Pettibon historic photographs dramatic Art Nouveau-era posters and broadsides theater ephemera and archival and silent films that illuminate Houdini’s role as a world-famous celebrity who commanded a mass audience in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through 163 objects, exhibition visitors will be able to explore the career and legacy of the celebrated entertainer while considering his lasting impact on contemporary art and culture. The Jewish Museum will present the first major art museum exhibition to examine Houdini’s life, legend, and enduring cultural influence from Octothrough March 27, 2011. His gripping theatrical presentations and heart-stopping outdoor spectacles attracted unprecedented crowds, and his talent for self-promotion and provocation captured headlines on both sides of the Atlantic. Written by an experienced 3D animator and teacher, the book provides an approachable and accurate introduction to Houdini.New York, NY - Harry Houdini (1874-1926), the renowned magician and escape artist, was one of the 20th century’s most famous performers. Integrated exercises, tips, illustrations, and end-of-chapter quizzes help readers feel confident with the new skills they are learning. Upon completion of the book, readers will be able to understand and utilize the interdependency of the various Houdini contexts and tackle a project using all of the techniques available including modeling, character animation, particle effects animation, dynamic simulation animation, shading, simple shader creation, lighting, rendering, and compositing.

The Magic of Houdini teaches readers all of the skills and information necessary to be proficient in this application.

With the introduction of Apprentice, the free learning edition of Houdini, more and more people are experiencing Houdini and looking for an accurate and complete reference guide to the software. Houdini is one of the premier 3D animation software packages on the market, used by top post-production studios in Hollywood.

The magic of houdini