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A Century After His Death, Houdini Still Won't Disappear

28 Oct 2026 10:57 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Harry Houdini died 100 years ago this Halloween, leaving the Library of Congress his 4,000-book magic library. A new look at his death suggests the famous sucker punch story is only partly true.

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Harry Houdini: From Handcuff King to Magic Legend

22 Jun 2025 8:01 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Explore the life of Harry Houdini, the 'King of Handcuffs,' from his early days as an unknown magician to his rise as a world-renowned escape artist and his crusade against fraudulent mediums.

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