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The Mysterious Death of Harry Houdini and His Connection to Spiritualism
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Harry Houdini's death was surrounded by debates and theories. Some believe that he was murdered by spiritualists, while others think that he died from appendicitis.
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Houdini's final performance in Detroit on October 24th, 1926 was marred by excruciating pain from a ruptured appendix, and he ultimately died from the injury a few days later.
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Houdini
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Houdini's final performance in Detroit on October 24th, 1926 was marred by excruciating pain from a ruptured appendix, and he ultimately died from the injury a few days later.
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Debate still continues regarding whether Houdini was murdered by spiritualists or if his death was a result of appendicitis.
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Houdini
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Debate still continues regarding whether Houdini was murdered by spiritualists or if his death was a result of appendicitis. Recent studies suggest that the possibility of punches rupturing his appendix is low, and that he may have had appendicitis already.