Harry and Bess return to New York to live ... he reminds the audience in his ads that "Failure Means a Drowning Death." Houdini publishes his controversial book, "The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin." ...

Famed illusionist Harry Houdini died on Halloween in 1926 after suffering a ruptured appendix — though to some, the story surrounding his death is shrouded in mystery. Following one of the ...

Harry Houdini remains an endlessly fascinating figure even almost a century after his death. The world-famous magician and escape artist performed hundreds, if not thousands, of stunts that are ...

Library of Congress Jack London and Harry Houdini were two of the most remarkable ... Upon hearing of his death in 1926, Charmian wrote in her diary, "Stirred with regret . . . I scan his lovely ...