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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Spider Webs, Haunted Downtown Milwaukee, Harry Houdini's Wisconsin History

Tuesday on Lake Effect

Dr. Cheryl Hayashi, from the American Museum of Natural History, talks about the secrets of spider webs. Then, we hear about some of the most haunted spaces in downtown Milwaukee. Plus, a look at Harry Houdini’s Wisconsin roots and how he became one of the first international celebrities.

Guests:

  • Dr. Cheryl Hayashi, Leon Hess Director of Comparative Biology Research, American Museum of Natural History
  • Anna Lardinois, owner, Gothic Milwaukee
  • Ellie Gettinger, curator, "Inescapable: The Life and Legacy of Harry Houdini" at Jewish Museum Milwaukee; Glen Gerard, magician and Houdini Historian