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    Harry Houdini

    Hungarian-born American illusionist, escapologist, and stunt performer

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  2. www.history.com › news › what-killed-harry-houdiniWhat Killed Harry Houdini? | HISTORY

    Oct 31, 2016 · The master escape artist died on Halloween of 1926 from a ruptured appendix, but his demise is shrouded in mystery. Some theories suggest he was poisoned by Spiritualists, while others point to his own mistakes or accidents. Learn more about his life, career and legacy.

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Harry_HoudiniHarry Houdini - Wikipedia

    Harry Houdini. Erik Weisz (March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926), known as Harry Houdini ( / huːˈdiːni / hoo-DEE-nee ), was a Hungarian-American escape artist, illusionist, and stunt performer, noted for his escape acts. [3] Houdini first attracted notice in vaudeville in the United States and then as Harry 'Handcuff' Houdini on a tour of ...

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  5. allthatsinteresting.com › harry-houdini-deathWas Harry Houdini Really Killed By A Punch To The Stomach?

    Mar 22, 2024 · Harry Houdini’s Death-Defying Career. Harry Houdini was born on March 24, 1874, as Erik Weisz in Budapest, Hungary, and immigrated to the United States in 1878. Weisz started his career with stunts early, performing trapeze at age nine before beginning a Vaudeville career in magic in 1891.

  6. www.pbs.org › newshour › healthWhat caused Harry Houdini’s mysterious death? | PBS NewsHour

    Mar 24, 2019 · The magician died in 1926 after a performance in Detroit, following an emergency operation for ruptured appendix. Did a punch from a medical student trigger the infection, or was it a coincidence? Learn about the mystery and the evidence behind Houdini's death.

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  7. www.historyhit.com › how-did-harry-houdini-dieHow Did Harry Houdini Die? | History Hit

    Jul 4, 2022 · Harry Houdini died on 31 October 1926 from a ruptured appendix after being punched in the abdomen by a student in Canada. He collapsed on stage in Michigan and died four days later in New York City. His wife Bess held a séance to contact him from beyond the grave.

  8. www.britannica.com › biography › Harry-HoudiniHarry Houdini | Biography & Facts | Britannica

    Mar 25, 2024 · Harry Houdini (born March 24, 1874, Budapest [see Researcher’s Note]—died October 31, ... His widow declared the experiment a failure before her death in 1943.

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