Hungarian-American magician and escape artist Harry Houdini peformed an elaborate stage escape that involved him being buried alive in full view of the audience. He escaped after being strapped in a straitjacket, sealed in a casket, and then buried in a large tank filled with sand. It took place on this day, October 24, 1926 and is considered the man's final performance as he died a week later on October 31 at the age of 52.

Harry Houdini in shackles before one of his performances. Pic/YouTube