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    Harry Houdini

    Hungarian-born American illusionist, escapologist, and stunt performer

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  1. Mar 22, 2024 · Published March 22, 2024. Legend has it that Harry Houdini died on Halloween in 1926 after an overeager fan punched him in the gut and caused his appendix to rupture — but the two events may not have been linked. Harry Houdini defied the impossible throughout a mystifying career that still makes him a household name today.

  2. Mar 24, 2019 · Dr. Howard Markel. Leave a comment. What caused Harry Houdinis mysterious death? Health Mar 24, 2019 9:00 AM EDT. The name Harry Houdini still conjures up images of great escapes from...

  3. Apr 3, 2014 · What is known is that he died of peritonitis from a ruptured appendix on October 31, 1926, at the age of 52, in Detroit, Michigan. After his death, Houdini's props and effects were used...

  4. Jul 4, 2022 · On 31 October 1926, world-renowned escape artist Harry Houdini collapsed on stage in Michigan after performing the final show of his life in agony. He died that evening, and four days later his solemn funeral procession wound its way through New York City, attended by over 2,000 mourners.

  5. Mar 25, 2024 · Died: October 31, 1926, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. (aged 52) Recent News. Mar. 24, 2024, 3:11 AM ET (ABC News (Australia)) Harry Houdini was a 'handcuff king' and 'extraordinary' showman. At the height of his fame, one trick left him stumped.

  6. Oct 31, 2014 · October 31, 2014 10:30 AM EDT. In the cutthroat world of magicians and mediums, Harry Houdini made enemies. He had racked up so much ill will by the time of his mysterious death, in fact,...

  7. Oct 31, 2011 · Jeff Campagna. October 31, 2011. Feedloader (Clickability) Master magician Harry Houdini made a living wowing audiences and escaping from death-defying situations. But this day in 1926 the...

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