Sherman, Texas -- All of Texoma is invited to a special, one-time-only lecture and magic show by Sherman’s own Rudy Reynoso on Friday, October 23 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in Sherman Hall, Hoxie Thompson Auditorium on the Austin College campus. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are free and available here, but limited to four per person.
Famed illusionist Harry Houdini performed at Austin College in Hoxie Thompson Auditorium on October 16, 1924, wowing audiences with his impossible feats. In honor of the 100th anniversary of Houdini’s death just two years later, Reynoso will take the same stage with an act inspired by the legend.
Reynoso is an award-winning magician and entertainer who has graced stages from SXSW to the Grammy Awards and who started out right here in Sherman.
There will also be a lecture presented before the show by Reynoso on Thursday, October 22 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. in the Hoxie Thompson Auditorium titled, “Houdini’s Life, Legacy, & Fight for Truth.” This event is also free and open to the public, with no registration required.
Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, proudly celebrates 150 years in the Texoma region in 2026. Since establishing its home in Sherman in 1876, the College has formed deep and lasting partnerships with the community—collaborations that continue to enrich both campus life and the broader region. The residential student body of approximately 1,300 students and an expert faculty of more than 100 educators allow an 11:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. Related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA), Austin College cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. Known for excellence in academic preparation, pre-professional foundations, and hands-on learning, Austin College is one of 44 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s Colleges That Change Lives. Founded in 1849, it is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under its original name and charter.
