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Houdini’s centennial spotlight: A newly published essay and a fresh fight over when and how he died

Harry Houdini, a century after his death, continues to captivate. A rare essay by the escape artist has been published, shedding light on his early influences.

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Oct 31, 4:43 AM

Houdini’s centennial spotlight: A newly published essay and a fresh fight over when and how he died

Harry Houdini, a century after his death, continues to captivate. A rare essay by the escape artist has been published, shedding light on his early influences.

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Oct 31, 4:02 AM

Houdini’s centennial spotlight: A newly published essay and a fresh fight over when and how he died

NEW YORK (AP) — A century after his death, Harry Houdini remains a man we're still trying to learn more about.

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Oct 31, 4:02 AM: WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) joined the source map.

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