John Cox
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“We're still trying to figure out how Houdini did what he did.”
John Cox · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-31
Cox noted that even after decades of study, Houdini's escapes continue to mystify experts.
“He didn't get it treated in time,”
John Cox · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-31
Cox explained that Houdini did not seek treatment for his appendix rupture in time, leading to a fatal infection.
“There’s plenty of room for speculation, for conspiracy theories, and so it continues,”
John Cox · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-31
Cox spoke to Fox News Digital about the enduring speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding Houdini's death.
“Had he not been punched, this pain would have come out of nowhere, and he might have gone and sought medical attention sooner. So the punch was very likely just a very poorly timed accident that caused him to not pay attention to what was really happening to him medically.”
John Cox · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-31
Cox argued the stomach punches were likely a poorly timed accident that caused Houdini to ignore symptoms of appendicitis.
“It continues to this day.”
John Cox · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-31
Cox was commenting on how speculation about Houdini's death has persisted for a century.
“His appendix ruptured. This caused peritonitis, which was a massive infection. And back then, you died from that.”
John Cox · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-31
Cox described the medical chain of events from Houdini's ruptured appendix to peritonitis, which was fatal in that era.