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Houdini

American  
[hoo-dee-nee] / huˈdi ni /

noun

  1. Harry Erik WeiszorErich Weiss, 1874–1926, U.S. magician.

Houdini British  
/ huːˈdiːnɪ /

noun

  1. Harry, real name Ehrich Weiss. 1874–1926, US magician and escapologist

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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

It was where Sarah had re-invented her battered career multiple times, with Andrew's biographer Andrew Lownie calling her the "Houdini" of the Royal Family.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

From Los Angeles Times

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