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Ferenc Dezső Weisz (March 4, 1876 – June 12, 1945), known as Theodore " Dash " Hardeen, was a Hungarian-American magician and escape artist who was the younger brother of Harry Houdini. Hardeen, who usually billed himself as the "brother of Houdini", was the founder of the Magician's Guild.
Mar 22, 2019 · Hardeen (also known as Theodore Hardeen or “Dash”) actually started out performing with Harry. Together, they were known as “The Brothers Houdini.” It’s been stated they split largely because, in the wake of Harry’s marriage, it was felt the act could only support two people, not three.
Oct 31, 2011 · But George Hardeen, 59, didn't find out he was Houdini's great-nephew until he was a teenager. His grandfather was Houdini's brother, Theo Hardeen, also an escape artist.
If he was to be imitated, why not "keep it in the family," he told Dash. Houdini even chose his new name: HARDEEN. As Hardeen, "Monarch of Manacles", Theo carved out a respectable career as an escape artist. It was Hardeen who first performed the straitjacket escape in full view of the audience.
Theodore Hardeen (b.1876–d.1945) was a magician and escape artist, best known as Harry Houdini's brother. So dedicated was he to Houdini, that Hardeen usually introduced himself as the “brother of Houdini."
Jul 23, 2015 · Theodore “Dash” Hardeen Stopped performing in 1945, at the age of 69. He planned to write a book about his brother, but he went into the hospital for surgery and died unexpectedly from complications while recovering.
Oct 29, 2010 · Radner also owns the largest collection of Houdini artifacts, which were given to him by Houdini's brother, Theodore Hardeen. Radner met Hardeen at a magic conference and eventually became his...
