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Erik Weisz (March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926), known as Harry Houdini (/ h uː ˈ d iː n i / hoo-DEE-nee), was a Hungarian-American escape artist, illusionist, and stunt performer, noted for his escape acts.
- 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
- Peritonitis
- 1891–1926
- Theodore Hardeen (brother)
Apr 3, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of Harry Houdini, one of the most famous magicians of all time. From his early fascination with magic to his daring escape acts, his aviation and film exploits, his activism against fraudulent mediums, and his mysterious death at age 52.
Mar 25, 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.)
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
A biography of the legendary escape artist and magician, from his breakthrough in 1899 to his death in 1926. Learn about his life, career, and personal struggles as he conquered America and Europe with his handcuff escapes, stage shows, and public challenges.
- American Experience
Jan 9, 2017 · Learn how the great magician and escape artist Harry Houdini was also an actor, a pioneer aviator, an amateur historian and a businessman. Discover his inventions, such as the toy Houdini that escapes from a straitjacket and the watertight chest that he designed to drown in.
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Apr 19, 2024 · Harry Houdini, the world’s most famous magician, died in Room 401 of Grace Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, on October 31, 1926—fittingly, Halloween. The 52-year-old’s cause of death was,...
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, risking it...
