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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

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

Lipa finished with the psychedelic pop smash Houdini, ratcheting up the tension with a flurry of fireworks as she head-banged to a shredding guitar solo.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025

Then it said, in a deep, dry voice, “I saw Harry Houdini once, and believe me, man, you are no Harry Houdini.”

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman