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Joe Posnanski on the Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini

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The Thrill of Danger: Street Performers and the Art of Escape

This chapter delves into the exhilarating performances of street artists like Evel Knievel and Philip Petit, comparing them to the legendary Harry Houdini. It emphasizes the captivating essence of these performers' acts that challenge mortality and embrace the unknown.

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