The Mysterious Death of Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini, one of the most famous magicians in history, died October 31, 1926 from a ruptured appendix. And yet this seemingly mundane cause of death still resulted in an enduring mystery. Had the magician and escape artist, in fact, been murdered? The History Guy recalls the strange circumstances of the death of a legend. This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration. You can purchase the bow tie worn in this episode at The Tie Bar: https://www.thetiebar.com/?utm_campai... All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock and disgust. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Non censuram. Find The History Guy at: Facebook:   / thehistoryguyyt   Patreon:   / thehistoryguy   Please send suggestions for future episodes: [email protected] The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered is the place to find short snippets of forgotten history from five to fifteen minutes long. If you like history too, this is the channel for you. Subscribe for more forgotten history:    / @thehistoryguychannel  . Awesome The History Guy merchandise is available at: https://teespring.com/stores/the-hist... Script by THG #history #thehistoryguy #Houdini