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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.
Oct 31, 2011 · His grandfather was Houdini's brother, Theo Hardeen, also an escape artist. At one point, the brothers performed together. Houdini and his wife, Bess, had no children, and when he died — on...
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. He was also known for his escapes from " Tramp Chairs ," something Houdini did not appear to do.
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.
Jan 8, 2019 · The show involves Hardeen looking into family history and figuring out the secrets behind how Houdini did his most iconic tricks with Lee Terbosic, who is a magician as well and Steve Wolf, who is a builder and stunt coordinator.
Oct 31, 2011 · Theodore Hardeen (right) poses with brother Harry Houdini around 1901. Although Hardeen was the less famous brother, he was also an escape artist who continued to perform many of Houdini's routines after his brother's death.
Magician Theodore Hardeen (1876-1945), Houdini's brother, performing the metamorphosis in Brooklyn, New York.
