Can Harry Houdini be killed by spells like Dread Curse of Azathoth?
A. Yes. As is stated on page 15 of the MSGS rules, “the last card played [or spell cast] has the dominant effect”. Though Harry says he can only be killed by damage during combat, the newly cast spell takes precedence over this, and so he dies. In practice, Harry can only Escape from damage inflicted to him during Combat.