Coverage dated October 31, 2026

100 years later, the cause of Harry Houdini's death in Detroit remains a mystery

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Halloween is all about the horrifying and the haunting. This year, it's a notable anniversary for one of the most mysterious and mystifying men of the 20th century: Harry Houdini.

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  1. WOOD TV8

    100 years later, the cause of Harry Houdini's death in Detroit remains a mystery (opens WOOD TV8)

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    WOOD TV8's feed description

    Halloween is all about the horrifying and the haunting. This year, it's a notable anniversary for one of the most mysterious and mystifying men of the 20th century: Harry Houdini.

  2. KBRW

    100 years later, Harry Houdini’s death still haunts Detroit (opens KBRW)

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    The legacy of magician Harry Houdini still looms large in Detroit 100 years after his death there. Some mark the anniversary of Houdini’s death by trying to make contact with his spirit.