Too many tricks,
Up his Sleeve;
Pulls them out,
In a Whisker to,
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I like your appraisal of an illusionist but why call them (Harry Houdini and P C Sorcar Sr & Jn et al) infamous. They have entertained millions of people around the world and have been acclaimed for their extra-ordinary feats.
Yes, by the way, Houdini passed away on 31st October 1926 after having suffered a fatal injury during one of his daring acts a few days prior to that..