Detroit Historical Society honoring Harry Houdini 100 years after his death
Harry Houdini, the world's greatest escape artist, escaped death countless times around the world for decades, until he died in Detroit 100 years ago on Oct. 31, 1926.
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Harry Houdini, the world's greatest escape artist, escaped death countless times around the world for decades, until he died in Detroit 100 years ago on Oct. 31, 1926.
Historians say the famed escape artist pushed through his entire Oct. 24, 1926, performance at the Garrick Theatre despite a high fever. He died a week later at Grace Hospital.
Nearly 100 years ago today, legendary magician Harry Houdini died in Detroit on Oct. 31, 1926, just days after performing his final show.
As we celebrate Halloween this year, we look back to Oct. 31, 1926, when famous magician and escape artist Harry Houdini died at Grace Hospital, days after he performed his last show in Detroit.
