It was 81 years ago today on October 31, 1926, that Harry Houdini died at 1:26pm in a Detroit hospital from peritonitis. Not only is today celebrated as Halloween, but magicians around the world recognize it as National Magic Day, named in honor of the great escapologist.

This National Magic Day will see the normal seances, both official and unofficial, as well as news reports, tributes, and the launch of an online comic. All proof that even after 81 years....

HOUDINI LIVES!