THE WEEK IN HOUDINI HISTORY
Oct. 24, 1926: Houdini's final performance at the Garrick Theater.
Oct. 25, 1926: Houdini operated on at Grace Hospital.
Oct. 26, 1926: Houdini given experimental serum to fight infection.
Oct. 27, 1926: Doctors report Houdini’s condition is unchanged.
Oct. 28, 1926: Houdini shows slight improvement. Temperature drops below 100 for first time.
Oct. 29, 1926: Houdini relapses. Emergency operation performed for paralysis of the bowels.
Oct. 30, 1902: Doctors report second operation unsuccessful. Evening bulletin reports temperature now 105.
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