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Houdini's centennial spotlight: A newly published essay and a fresh fight over when and how he died

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Houdini's centennial spotlight: A newly published essay and a fresh fight over when and how he died — Altamonte Springs Arts news

Harry Houdini died 100 years ago. Now, a rare essay by the escape artist has been published for the first time, shedding light on his early influences.

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