Escape artist Harry Houdini died 100 years ago on Halloween

Harry Houdini, a famous escape artist, died on Halloween one hundred years ago. The timing of his death on that particular holiday is being noted as a notable coincidence.

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America MagazineLean Left· 13d ago

Harry Houdini died on Halloween. Of course.

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WWLP SpringfieldCenter· 10d ago

Escape artist Harry Houdini died 100 years ago on Halloween

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100 Years After Houdini: The Escape Artist Who Held On to His Judaism