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Erik Weisz (March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926), known as Harry Houdini ( / huːˈdiːni / hoo-DEE-nee ), was a Hungarian-American escape artist, illusionist, and stunt performer, noted for his escape acts. [3]
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.
Victory for Houdini coffin as thousands watch wacky Red Bull Soapbox race at London's Alexandra Palace
A coffin-shaped contraption paying homage to the great Harry Houdini escaped with top honours at Sunday's Red Bull Soapbox Race, outpacing 58 other wacky ...
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Potter and Swift racers thrill Ally Pally crowd
Harry Potter, The Simpsons and Taylor Swift helped inspire the makers of wacky homemade soapboxes that raced at London's Alexandra Palace. Red Bull's Soapbox Race...two years ...
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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...
Mar 20, 2021 · Alan Davies explores the extraordinary life of Harry Houdini, who against the odds was among the richest, most successful entertainers in the world, he was the ultimate showman and one of the...
Jan 9, 2017 · Harry Houdini is most often remembered as an escape artist and a magician. He was also an actor, a pioneering aviator, an amateur historian and a businessman.
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,...
Few performers have ever captured the public imagination like Harry Houdini. From his breakthrough in 1899 to his death in 1926, Houdini was one of the world's most popular entertainers, a true...