Debunking the myths behind Harry Houdini's life—and death The famed escapologist had a reputation for death-defying stunts. But his rise to fame and sudden death both came with some unexpected ...

Built as a vaudeville theatre in 1912, the dark red brick building at 501 Selkirk Ave. harkens back to an era when acts including Buster Keaton and Harry Houdini alakazamed into town.

During its early years, the theater featured the likes of Harry Houdini, W.C. Fields, Will Rogers, Buster Keaton, comedienne Fanny Brice, dancers Fred and Adele Astaire, Jack Benny, and George ...

Comedian Buster Keaton, 70, Hollywood immortal whose trade-mark was the dead pan and who felt last year that “I might live forever,” died of lung cancer Tuesday in his Woodland Hills home.

There’s so much potential in the 35-acre expanse that dates to the 1880s and was once a symbol of municipal pride, as well as a setting for Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton movies and for a ...

How did Harry Houdini die? Getty Hungarian born magician and escapologist Harry Houdini being fitted into an escape proof suit.

Escape artist Harry Houdini died on Halloween in 1926 at age 52. Here's everything to know about how Harry Houdini died.

Harry Houdini made a career out of defying death — and yet it wasn't his thrilling escapes from water-filled vessels or skyscraper ledges that caused his untimely demise. According to the Yale ...

Discover the life of Harry Houdini, legendary escape artist and magician, including his groundbreaking performances and aviation feats in Australia.

(The oft-told tale of Buster getting his nickname from escape artist Harry Houdini — “That’s some little buster you got there!” he allegedly exclaimed as the toddler landed on his feet ...