The famed illusionist and escape artist died of a ruptured appendix on Oct. 31, 1926 Courtesy Library of Congress/Getty Bess Houdini held annual Halloween séances for 10 years in hopes of contacting ...

An author’s inquiry into the magician’s final days is the latest effort to grapple with outstanding questions about his demise. Larrian Gillespie, a retired urologist, has done a deep dive into ...

METRO DETROIT — Harry Houdini’s name resonates with magic, mystery and the unknown nearly 100 years after his death on Oct. 31, 1926, and he continues to influence generations of people and magicians ...

DETROIT, MI -- Harry Houdini was running a high fever and suffering from severe abdominal pain as he prepared to perform the illusions that had made him one of the world’s most famous entertainers.

Canadian student J. Gordon Whitehead, accompanied by two other students, visited Houdini’s dressing room at Montreal’s Princess Theatre. Houdini reportedly agreed to be punched and allowed Whitehead ...

Halloween in 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini's death in Detroit, and the Detroit Historical Society is honoring the anniversary with a special event. Called "Houdini 100: Magic & ...

A century after his death on Halloween, legendary escape artist Harry Houdini is about to pull off his greatest trick yet — coming back from the dead. The illusionist returns in the new three-part Fox ...

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APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The City of Appleton is honoring one of its most famous residents, Harry Houdini. Oct. 31 will mark the 100th anniversary of the late magician’s death. To commemorate the ...

NEW YORK – October 8, 2026 – FOX Nation will premiere the new three-part series Houdini: Back from the Deadon Wednesday, October 14, announced Lauren Petterson, president of the platform. Marking FOX ...