Harry Houdini

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  • Harry Houdini was an influential Hungarian-American magician and escape artist. Houdini performed elaborate and dangerous stunts, many of which involved his escape from handcuffs or a straightjacket while placed in extreme conditions. A renowned skeptic of Spiritualism, Houdini participated in paranormal investigation and eances in an effort to debunk claims of psychic activity and speaking with the dead. Houdini's career crossed-over into motion pictures once movies became widely produced at the turn of the 20th century, though his most famous performances were his acts on vaudeville.
  • Fast Facts:

    1. Full name: Erich Weiss
    2. Born: March 24, 1874
    3. Birthplace:Budapest, Hungary
    4. Died: October 31, 1926
    5. Cause of death: Peritonitis due to a ruptured appendix
    6. Also known as "The Great Houdini"
    7. Influenced: Criss Angel David Copperfield

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