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They nailed Houdini in a box and dropped it into New York Harbor
They searched Harry Houdini for keys, fastened his restraints, nailed the packing case shut, and lowered it into New York Harbor.
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Contemporary reports describe his escape on July 7, 1912—and his return to the theater for two more performances that same day.
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