Calgary magicians to honour one of the greatest

Calgary Herald20 October 2026, 18:43 UTCCanada

Calgary magicians are honouring Harry Houdini on the 100th anniversary of his death. Houdini, who was known as an escape artist, illusionist and stunt performer, died on Oct. 31, 1926, at the age of 52 from peritonitis, caused by a ruptured abdomen. More than a dozen members of Calgary’s Magic Circle will present an evening […]

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