Houdini's final act.(Harry Houdini)(Biography)

Michigan History Magazine | September 1, 2000| | Copyright

Harry Houdini walked briskly to the footlights of Detroit's Garrick Theater on October 24, 1926, as "Pomp and Circumstance" played in the background. Smiling, he ripped off his sleeves, to show there was nothing hidden and began his performance.

Beginning with a variety of vanishing acts, the famed magician made several silver coins and alarm clocks disappear. Then he made an attractive woman vanish on stage and a flower bush appear in her place. Moments later she shouted, "Here I am," from the back of the theater and came running down the aisle. AS Houdini attempted ...

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