Houdini
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The Daily Star dubs the England captain "Harry Houdini" for performing "England's great escape".
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Whatever the reason for the escape from Monday’s depths, Harry Houdini has nothing on the Nasdaq Composite.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
Chicago is having a magical season, and Caleb Williams is Houdini.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 24, 2025
It seems to have created one of those magician's tricks where they handcuff themselves behind their backs in a locked box - only they lack the escape skills of a Houdini or Blaine.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2025
On the outside it says: To: Will Grayson From: The Locker Houdini I grab the phone and say, "Hey, I found it."
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
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