Harry Houdini

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Birth Name: Erik Weisz

Born: 24 March 1874 Died: 31 October 1926

Country of origin: Hungary

Height: 5' 4"

Relationship Status: Married

Partner: Bess Houdini

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Harry Houdini: Biography

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Description: Harry Houdini (born Erik Weisz, later Ehrich Weiss or Harry Weiss; March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926) was a Hungarian-American illusionist and stunt performer, noted for his sensational escape acts. He first attracted notice in vaudeville in the US 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 sealed milk can. In 1904, thousands watched as he tried to escape from special handcuffs commiss ... (more)