In 1899, the world-famous escape artist Harry Houdini issued a bold challenge, claiming that no magic trick could fool him if he watched it three times. Many magicians tried and failed, until one ...

Long shrouded in mystery, the illusion that once baffled Harry Houdini has finally been unveiled. Drawing on historical accounts and modern analysis, the revelation sheds light on the ingenious ...

The spookiest time of the year is upon us once more as our attention turns to jack-o’-lanterns, black cats and things that go bump in the night. This was once the time when the widow of one of the ...