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Budapest marks 100 years since Houdini's death
His brother's grandchild, Houdini's only living descendant, traveled to the Hungarian capital for the centenary, which also includes a film festival and a new artwork; the tributes keep coming.

At a glance
- First reported by Euronews: “Hooray for Houdini: Budapest celebrates 100th anniversary of escape artist's death”.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:24 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
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What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBudapest is honoring Harry Houdini, a hundred years after his death, with an event that brought out his only living descendant, his brother's grandchild.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe was born there, and the city is celebrating the greatest escape artist and most influential magician of all time with a film festival and a new artwork.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThey called him the King of Shackles, which is a title I would put on a jacket.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA jacket with a very complicated zipper.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd after a hundred years, the only thing still locked is the guest list at his own party.
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