There’s an urban legend that Harry Houdini died in Detroit on Halloween after performing at the Majestic Theater.

Oct. 17, 1924, was a magical day for Denton residents. Harry Houdini gave a lecture and demonstration at the College of ...

DETROIT, Mich. (WILX) - On Halloween in 1926, Harry Houdini took his final bow in Detroit. Days after being punched in the abdomen, the famous illusionist ignored the severe pain and performed at ...

That’s what Harry Houdini wrote in his diary after his death-defying leap into the Erie Canal in Rochester in May 1907. The famous escape artist came to Rochester to settle a bet that he could free ...

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