Episode 1705
Houdini's Final Act | October 31
On this day in 1926, legendary magician Harry Houdini passed away at Detroit’s…
Michigan Minute · WKAR Public Media
October 31, 20251m 0s
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Show Notes
On this day in 1926, legendary magician Harry Houdini passed away at Detroit’s Grace Hospital. After being punched unexpectedly in the stomach while unbraced during a Montreal stop on his tour, Houdini performed in Detroit with a high fever. The blows led to or worsened appendicitis, and Houdini died at age 52 on Halloween. His last words were reportedly, "I'm tired of fighting..."