| New York City | |
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 Harry Houdini hanging from a crane in New York City | |
| Rap battle information | |
| Appeared in | David Copperfield vs Harry Houdini |
| Character(s) | Harry Houdini A police officer |
| Release date | June 8, 2015 |
| Times appeared | 1 (7 if Yankee Stadium, the Sewer Lair, the Shandor Building, the Sedgewick Hotel, the Firehouse Headquarters, and Sesame Street are counted) |
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New York City, officially named New York, New York, is where Harry Houdini rapped during his second verse in David Copperfield vs Harry Houdini. A police officer also made a cameo appearance here.
Information on the location
New York City, also nicknamed the "Big Apple", is the most populated city in the United States, as well as one of the most populated worldwide with currently over 8 million residents, with five boroughs each with their own cultures. It is the country's hub for immigration and was once the home of Harry Houdini.
Appearance in the rap battle
This is where Harry Houdini raps during his second verse, as well as the remainder of the battle, and where a police officer made a cameo. Houdini was lifted on a crane in front of a crowd, referencing his famous publicity stunt in which he was lifted high into the air from his ankles using a crane and escaped from a straightjacket. Several skyscrapers and other buildings can be seen in the background.
Trivia
- New York City is where the Statue of Liberty is located. Coincidentally, David Copperfield, Houdini's opponent, made the Statue of Liberty disappear as a public trick, which became one of his most famous illusions. This was also referenced in the battle.
- Yankee Stadium, the Sewer Lair, the Shandor Building, the Sedgewick Hotel, the Firehouse Headquarters, and Sesame Street are all backgrounds located within New York City.
