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Houdini

biographical name

Hou·​di·​ni hü-ˈdē-nē How to pronounce Houdini (audio)
Harry 1874–1926 originally Ehrich Weiss American (Hungarian-born) magician

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“Houdini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Houdini. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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