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Houdini first attracted notice in vaudeville in the United States and then as Harry 'Handcuff' Houdini on a tour of Europe, where he challenged police forces to keep him locked up. Soon he extended his repertoire to include chains, ropes slung from skyscrapers, straitjackets under water, and having to escape from and hold his breath inside a ...
Apr 3, 2014 · (1874-1926) Who Was Harry Houdini? Fascinated with magic from a young age, Harry Houdini began performing and drew attention for his daring feats of escape. In 1893, he married Wilhelmina...
Jun 18, 2024 · Harry Houdini (born March 24, 1874, Budapest [ see Researcher’s Note ]—died October 31, 1926, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.) was an American magician noted for his sensational escape acts. (Read Harry Houdini’s 1926 Britannica essay on magic.) Harry Houdini, c. 1905. Harry Houdini preparing to be submerged in a box in the East River, New York City, 1912.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jan 9, 2017 · Learn how Houdini combined magic, aviation, history and business in his career. Discover his inventions, secrets and stories behind his famous stunts and illusions.
Mar 23, 2020 · Harry Houdini and the Art of Escape. Why do the magician’s tricks and triumphs still fascinate us? By David Denby. March 23, 2020. Houdini challenged the ultimate reality of death,...
Feb 1, 2016 · Learn surprising facts about the famous magician, from his name origin to his aviation adventures. Discover how he became the “King of Handcuffs,” staged escapes from a sea monster and a straitjacket, and helped the U.S. war effort in WWI.
Learn about the life and career of Harry Houdini, one of the world's most popular entertainers, who thrilled audiences with his daring escapes and magic tricks. From his humble beginnings in Hungary to his fame in America and Europe, discover how he became "The Elusive American" and a cultural icon.
