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Houdini centennial revives debate over how he really died

IFLScience recaps circumstances of Houdini's death

3 Oct 31 5:00 AM · 12d ago · 4 articles · 2 sources · development 3 of 4

A science-focused outlet revisits the medical account of Houdini's death from appendicitis-related peritonitis on the 100th anniversary.

IFLScience recaps circumstances of Houdini's death
Philadelphia Inquirer

“I'm not sure many of the people who know the name 'Houdini' could pick him out of a lineup, specify when he lived, or say what he actually did in his performances. But, they know that 'Houdini' is synonymous with magic, an ability to do the impossible, or get out of a tight spot.”

Matthew Solomon, Film history professor, University of Michigan · rss ↗

Harry Houdini Escape artist and illusionistMatthew Solomon Film history professor, University of MichiganEric Colleary Curator of Theatre and Performing Arts, Harry Ransom CenterDavid Copperfield Magician

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What was reported 2 claims about this development

  1. 4 outlets 100 years later, the cause of Harry Houdini’s death in Detroit remains a mystery

    first by WOODTV.com, 12d ago · also IFLScience, Yahoo, NPR

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  2. 2 outlets Unseen Harry Houdini writing published on 100th anniversary of his death

    first by Guardian Culture, 12d ago · also The Guardian

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