Born Ehrich Weiss, Harry Houdini was a master of illusion. Houdini earned an international reputation as an escape artist who dramatically freed himself from ropes, shackles, and handcuffs. He was married to Wilhelmina Rahner, who, as Beatrice Houdini, was his stage assistant. He performed on vaudeville and was also in many motion pictures.

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Harry Houdini

	A Man in a Milk Can "Houdini's Magic Tricks"
	Scaring the Ghosts "Houdini Exposes Fraud"
	The Start of a Magical Career "Houdini as a Young Man"