A filmed performance of Lucky Charm will be streaming online July 23-27 only! Click here to book your tickets for one of seven streaming times.
A Defiance Theatre production presented by Common Ground Arts in partnership with Theatre Yes
From 1894 to 1926, Bess was married to the most famous magician in the world. That is, until he died under mysterious circumstances. Now, you’re invited to step on up! Satisfy your curiosity! Don’t be disappointed!
For the price of a personal token, you’ll be permitted to venture inside the home where Mrs. Houdini sleeps, eats, and does her damndest every single week to make contact with her dearly departed.
Treat yourself to a spectacular display of grace, grief, and with any luck: a little terror and delight of the paranormal. Behold as we explore one of the greatest mysteries from the four corners of the earth: the palpitating possibility of LIFE AFTER DEATH.
Lucky Charm was filmed by Anthony Goertz on July 12, 2025 as part of Found Festival. The film will be streamed online for seven showings only! Note that this is a pre-recorded performance, not a livestream.
Content Warnings
Content: Death, Grief, Ghosts, Alcohol, Loss
Experience: Intimate space, conversational participation, physical proximity, consumption of liquids, presence of scent, task-based participation
How to Access the Show!
1. Purchase a streaming ticket for your household from this page.
2. The link to access the stream will be sent to your email, and you will receive a reminder email on the day of the stream with further instructions to access captioning.
3. Go to the link in your reminder email on the scheduled day & time for your stream and the video will begin playing automatically at the scheduled start time.
Cover photo by Marc Chalifoux.
Lucky Charm was developed through our 2024-25 Fresh AiR Artist Residency.
CREATIVE TEAM
Creator/Performer Louise Casemore (Fresh AiR Artist-in-Residence, 2024-25)
Performer Jake Tkaczyk
Director Max Rubin
Dramaturg Beth Graham
Technical Director Liv Bunge
Stage Manager Andraya Diogo
Assistant Stage Manager Kate Elliott
Production Designer Even Gilchrist
Sound Designer Kena León
Wardrobe Stylist Kat Evans
Magic Consultant Ron Pearson
Special Effects Designer Ian Walker
Proudly presented in partnership with Theatre Yes.
Learn more at theatreyes.com.
Lucky Charm is supported by:
