President of the Society of American Magicians from 1917-1924, Harry — (7)

I believe the answer is:

houdini

(Other definitions for houdini that I've seen before include "Escape artist, d. 1926" , "Harry . . . . . . ., famed American escapologist" , "Expert at escaping" , "Famous American escapologist Harry ......." , "American escapologist, d. 1926" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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