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

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 • Feb. 4, 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

“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