familiar with the name, Ehrich Weisz, but as soon as the name Harry Houdini or the Great Houdini are spoken, we automatically think of a genuine magician. But
Harry Houdini was a genuine illusionist who loved to look death and failure right between the eyes every time he performed yet another one of his astonishing
Was Harry Houdini a spy? This question is one of many people ask themselves about the mysterious man that was Harry Houdini. He was a unique man, who had
Early life Harry Houdini was born as Erik Weisz in Budapest, Austria-Hungary, on March 24, 1874. His parents were Rabbi Mayer Sámuel Weisz (1829–1892)
influential magician of all time was Ehrich Weiss, better known as Harry Houdini. He performed many dangerous yet wondrous stunts throughout his career
everyone has heard of the most illustrious Magician of all time, Harry Houdini. He was a man that inspired many people to practice magic for the purpose
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death defying escapes and mystical magical illusions.6. This man is Harry Houdini.2. At your first glance at his photo, you will most likely not recognize
attempt to bite off red-hot iron unless he has a good set of teeth.” Harry Houdini, though at times a bit on the wild side, is no question the most famous
known for his stage name: Harry Houdini, the legendary Hungarian born American illusionist and stunt performer. Harry Houdini is considered the greatest magician
Harry Houdini was one of the most popular and accomplished magician during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and to this day his name is
Why was Harry Houdini Famous? Harry Houdini was famous because of his outstanding use as a magician. Harry had created and performed magic tricks that
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