Stuntman ‘Wizard Mandrake’ found dead in the River Ganges after he vanished while chained up in magic trick gone wrongA MAGICIAN has been found dead in the River Ganges after a chains escape stunt went horribly wrong.
A crane lowered 'Wizard Mandrake' , born Chanchal Lahiri, into the river at Kolkata, while the Indian star's loved ones, fans, reporters and police watched from the river banks on Sunday.Credit: AFP or licensorsBut the tightly-shackled 40-year-old failed to emerge from the water after being released into the current from a metal hook in a bid to recreate a Houdini trick.The tragic news was confirmed by deputy commissioner of the port division of Kolkata police, Syed Waquar Raza.
Before Lahiri entered the river he reportedly said it would be "magic" if he freed himself, but "tragic" if he couldn't.The magician last successfully pulled off a similar stunt 21 years ago in the same river.During this stunt he was dropped from Howrah bridge, but managed to come out in seconds, according to reports.
Harry Houdini became a sensation in the early 20th century with daredevil feats including escaping from a crate lowered into New York's East River in 1912.Credit: ReutersWe pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at
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