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    Hou·di·ni, Harry
    /ho͞oˈdēnē/
    • 1. (1874–1926), Hungarian-born US magician and escape artist; born Erik Weisz. In the early 1900s he became famous for his ability to escape from all kinds of bonds and containers, from prison cells to aerially suspended straitjackets.

    noun

    • 1. a person skilled at escaping: "you're a regular Houdini"

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