Houdini

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

"They were like magicians. They were like Houdini and Copperfield and Blaine all rolled into one," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Chicago is having a magical season, and Caleb Williams is Houdini.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

Caleb Williams is Houdini, so even when the Packers get to him it won’t be easy to get him on the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

The keys are wrapped in the note that Jane wrote me, the note from the Locker Houdini.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan