What noted magician, escapologist, stunt performer, actor, film producer and noted skeptic, died of peritonitis, secondary to a ruptured appendix, in 1926?
Peritonitis mortality rate of about <10% in otherwise healthy patients. The mortality rate rises to about 40% in the elderly, or in those with significant underlying illness, as well as cases that present late (after 48 hours). Without being treated, generalised peritonitis almost always causes death. The stage magician Harry Houdini died this way, having contracted streptococcus peritonitis after his appendix ruptured and was removed too late to prevent spread of the infection. The term "peritonitis" comes from Greek περιτόναιον "peritonaion" "peritoneum, abdominal membrane" and -itis "inflammation". Peritonitis Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum, the lining of the inner wall of
The Magician (1926 film) of the few serious American horror movies in a time of spoofs." A young Michael Powell made a brief appearance in a comedic role and also acted as assistant director. Silent film composer Robert Israel created a score for the Turner Classic Movies reissue of the movie. The Ragged Ragtime Band created and performed a score for "The Magician" at the Brighton Fringe Festival in 2012. The Nenagh Silent Film Festival commissioned Eoin Mac Ionmhain to compose and premiere a live score for "The Magician" in 2013. The Magician (1926 film) The Magician is a 1926 American horror film directed