Harry Houdini, the remarkable illusionist who stunned international audiences with his death-defying escape act, was shackled eternally by the Grim Reaper on this Halloween in history, Oct. 31, 1926. ...

(Originally published by the Daily News on November 1, 1926.) DETROIT, MICH., Oct. 31. – Harry Houdini is dead. The final curtain in the life of the magician who for years had mystified audiences ...

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SHREVEPORT, La. - In addition to being Halloween, Oct. 31 is also National Magic Day in honor of Harry Houdini, the famous magician who died on that date in 1926. Magician Jay Murphy stopped by the ...