In 1926, magician Harry Houdini [Erich Weisz] dies in Detroit from gangrene and peritonitis caused by a burst appendix.
Harry Houdini, one of the most famous magicians of all time died on October 31 in the year 1926 because of peritonitis in detroit. He is best known for his sensational escaping acts. Moreover, During his career, Houdini published books for the magic brotherhood in which he explained some of his tricks.
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