NPR : The Life and Death of Harry Houdini

The great magician Harry Houdini left this life nearly 80 years ago on Halloween. Some say Houdini's premature death was caused in part by his reputation for bravado and superhuman strength. Hear a seance attempting to contact Houdini [3:30 Realaudio broadcast] and a historian's commentary about Houdini's last days [4:47 Realaudio broadcast].