Houdini is often said to have died after being punched in the stomach and though this is true such a blow could not have caused his appendix to burst which was the cause of his death.

Keyword: Houdini is often said to have died after being punched in the stomach and though this is true such a blow could not have caused his appendix to burst which was the cause of his death.

born Erik Weisz (1874 – 1926) Hungarian-born American magician, stunt performer & escape artist