Magic News Bites

Houdini From the Great Beyond
It’s been said that if there was anyone who could return from the dead, it would be renowned escape artist Harry Houdini. In a bizarre turn of events, Houdini may make the ultimate escape, the release from his grave.

A team of forensic experts wants to examine Harry Houdini to determine if he was murdered some 80 years ago. The legal paperwork necessary to exhume Houdini's body will be filed on Monday and it could be months before Houdini is dug up.

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Uri Geller versus Ali Bongo

The game is football, not magic, and legendary magician Ali Bongo may be using magic to assist his great-nephew David Nugent as England takes on Israel. Meanwhile, spoon-bender Uri Geller appears to be working on Israel’s behalf.

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Mickey and Mac
This year’s Kentucky Derby Festival has the theme, "Wonders, Wizards and Wands." Grand marshal is none other than Mickey Mouse as he appeared as the sorcerer's apprentice in the movie classic "Fantasia." Meanwhile, "grand magician" is none other than Las Vegas magician and Louisville native Mac King.

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