Houdini

Example Sentences

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Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy made aviation comedies; Harry Houdini took to the skies in “The Grim Game.”

From Los Angeles Times

At the peak of his power, and even after orchestrating a failed coup, the "Houdini of organized crime" has this far managed to escape his smorgasbord of transgressions with all but a few scratches.

From Salon

“But, let me know if you see Houdini walking around in the halls.”

From New York Times

He better have a Houdini act next Monday night when they travel to Philadelphia to face the Eagles, or else Rivera will have to pull Carson Wentz out of his hat once more.

From Washington Times

He lived up to the “Houdini” nickname he earned with the New York Yankees, where he succeeded Mariano Rivera as closer.

From Seattle Times