Generations of illusionists have studied Houdini’s methods and the greats like David Copperfield have built on them. It appears the Canadian Olympic Committee is not unfamiliar with Houdini’s methods, either.
One need only look at the feel-good story of Canadian speed skater Gilmore Junio stepping aside and giving Denny Morrison his place so that Morrison could capture the silver medal for Canada in the 1,000-metre long track race.
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