Episode

The Day Houdini Challenged a College Student to Punch Him

Podcast: Famous People (Fun Facts)
Published: May 28, 2026
Duration seconds: 687
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Summary

Harry Houdini didn't die during a death-defying escape—he died from a sucker punch. We're diving deep into the strange October afternoon in 1926 when a McGill University student walked into Houdini's dressing room and delivered the blows that would kill the world's greatest escape artist. The truth is stranger than any magic trick.