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− | '''Chanchal Lahiri''' (1978-2019) was an Indian magician, escape artist and stunt man. He was from India. Lahiri went by the stage name of <i>Jadugar Mandrake</i>. Lahiri drowned attempting a "Houdini style" escape in June of 2019. He was lowered from a bridge into the Hooghly River. His body was found about half a mile (1 km) from where he was lowered into the river.<ref name=CBS-News> | + | '''Chanchal Lahiri''' (1978-2019) was an Indian magician, escape artist and stunt man. He was from India. Lahiri went by the stage name of <i>Jadugar Mandrake</i>. Lahiri drowned attempting a "[[Harry Houdini|Houdini]] style" escape in June of 2019. He was lowered from a bridge into the Hooghly River. His body was found about half a mile (1 km) from where he was lowered into the river.<ref name=CBS-News> |
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Chanchal Lahiri | |
Born | 1978 |
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Died | June 16, 2019 Kolkata, India |
Known for | Escapes |
Chanchal Lahiri (1978-2019) was an Indian magician, escape artist and stunt man. He was from India. Lahiri went by the stage name of Jadugar Mandrake. Lahiri drowned attempting a "Houdini style" escape in June of 2019. He was lowered from a bridge into the Hooghly River. His body was found about half a mile (1 km) from where he was lowered into the river.[1] [2]