“Houdini” perpetuates the theme of Slim Shady’s metaphorical death with its magical undertones. Eminem himself hinted at this in a teaser video with magician David Blaine, saying, “For my last trick, I’m gonna make my career disappear.” 

Eminem, the American rapper who etched “Lose Yourself” into the history of rap music is slated to release his lead single “Houdini” from his 11th studio album, “The Death of Slim Shady” (Coup de Grace), on May 31. The rapper announced the news in a video featuring magician David Blaine on Wednesday.