Nebraska legislation · 109th Legislature
Nebraska LR378: Commend the Omaha Magical Society for its preservation of a unique part of Nebraska's history and for keeping the magic alive
Status: Passed both chambers, March 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
LR378 LR378 2026 2026 ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE SECOND SESSION LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 378 Introduced by Arch, 14. WHEREAS, in 1913 a house was designed and built at 3316 Center Street in Omaha for David P. Abbott and his wife, Fannie; and WHEREAS, Mr. Abbott was an inventor and magician and the home located in the historic Field Club neighborhood served as his laboratory and theater; and WHEREAS, Mr. Abbott is the father of many classical tricks and illusions such as the floating ball, the talking tea kettle, and spirit paintings; and WHEREAS, the Abbotts entertained guests in the parlor of the house, known as the House of Mystery, putting on magic shows that lasted late into the evening; and WHEREAS, other renowned magicians of the time were guests of the House of Mystery, including Harry Houdini, Harry Kellar, and Howard Thurston; and WHEREAS, in September 2024, Teller, of the famous illusionary duo Penn and Teller, purchased and donated the house to the non-profit Omaha Magical Society, with the agreement that the House of Mystery would be restored to a theater of the impossible and a place to gather for magicians and fans of the illusionary arts; and WHEREAS, the Omaha Magical Society, with the help and generosity of local donors and volunteers, is working to bring the house back to …
Sponsors
- John Arch (NP, 14) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : President/Speaker signed
- : Adopted
- : Laid over
- : Date of introduction
Common questions
- What is LR378?
- LR378 is a bill in the Nebraska Legislature (109th Legislature): Commend the Omaha Magical Society for its preservation of a unique part of Nebraska's history and for keeping the magic alive.
- What is the status of LR378?
- Passed both chambers as of March 30, 2026. Latest action: President/Speaker signed (March 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored LR378?
- John Arch (NP, 14).
- Where is the official record for LR378?
- On the Nebraska Legislature website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=65246
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