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Houdini's death still haunts Detroit, 100 years on

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 31 October 2026, 09:00 UTC ·9 sec listen

A century after magician Harry Houdini died in Detroit, his story continues to fascinate the city. Some people mark the anniversary by attempting to contact his spirit, keeping the famed escape artist's mysterious legacy alive.

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