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Why are seances held for Houdini?
Seances are held worldwide for Houdini because he famously challenged spiritualists to contact him after his death. He was a vocal sceptic of fraudulent mediums during his lifetime, offering a secret code to his wife Bess if any genuine message came through. His centenary is a poignant moment for these attempts.
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