No
Houdini discovered magic in 1891 at the age of 17. He had read a book on the founder of magic, Jean-Eugene Robert-Houdin. Hence, also getting his name.
Houdini got into magic by reading books by and about Robert Houdin. From him he got his name, and his love for magic.
Magic was already invented before his time. Thus, Harry Houdini did not invent magic.
Harry Houdini was about 13yrs old when he found out about magic.
As a boy he worked for a locksmith , so the intrest in locks and handcuffs started.
he loved attention
mulitiplaction
He liked magic!
speeches
magic tricks
Houdini never had a mentor in his magic career. He had to figure out the trick of the trade on his own.
Houdini died in 1926, so the answer is none