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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025

Rayner was attempting a "Houdini act" by focusing on "whether she wasn't or was a member at this juncture," and said Labour should instead be asking where it was "going wrong".

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

“But he has the same Houdini qualities of getting out of trouble.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

“I know who I want to be: the Great Timdini, magician extraordinaire. Because Tim is my name and the ‘dini’ is for Houdini.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein