Houdini
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Whatever the reason for the escape from Monday’s depths, Harry Houdini has nothing on the Nasdaq Composite.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy made aviation comedies; Harry Houdini took to the skies in “The Grim Game.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2025
The International Museum and Library of the Conjuring Arts, which is not open to the general public, also holds other items from famous names such as Harry Houdini.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2025
Lipa finished with the psychedelic pop smash Houdini, ratcheting up the tension with a flurry of fireworks as she head-banged to a shredding guitar solo.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2025
Then it said, in a deep, dry voice, “I saw Harry Houdini once, and believe me, man, you are no Harry Houdini.”
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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