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Houdini’s hometown magic convention features record escape

APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Harry Houdini died 100 years ago, but his legacy still lives on in Appleton and in the magic ...

'Daredevil' magicians honor Houdini in the Appleton plaza bearing his name

Magicians gathered in Appleton to perform dangerous escapes, honoring Harry Houdini on the centennial anniversary of his ...
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Peek at Houdini’s handcuffs in NYC exhibit on ‘Golden Age’ of magicians

A rare collection of tools and tricks used by legendary magician Harry Houdini for seemingly inexplicable escape acts — including handcuffs and neck and leg shackles — are now on display a century ...
Los Angeles Times

Harry Houdini, Hollywood action hero? A look back at the escape artist’s films

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Harry Houdini was born 136 years ago today. To mark the day, Susan King ...

Escape game Houdini in Paris: can you pull off the escape of the most famous illusionist?

Houdini, the king of escape, becomes the starting point for an escape game from Phobia Escape Game, in Paris’s 13th ...
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This Dangerous Trick Wowed Houdini’s Fans The Curious Life and Death of... | Smithsonian Channel

The water torture cell escape was arguably Houdini’s most memorable stunt. So much so that many people wrongly assume it killed him–a myth invented by the 1953 movie about his life, starring Tony ...
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Harry Houdini: The Man Who Inspired Superheroes

Famed magician Harry Houdini was one of the 20th century’s biggest celebrities, and remains a global household name to this day. His impossible feats of death-defying escape, otherworldly mystique and ...