1874–1926
Harry Houdini
Hungarian-born American illusionist, escapologist, and stunt performer
52years old at death
19,213days lived
19%of the people on this site died younger
Harry Houdini was born on 24 March 1874 and died on 31 October 1926, aged 52 years and 221 days. That is 19,213 days in all.
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