What was Harry Houdini's child hood?

Answer 1

His mother claimed that as a child he learned to open locked cabinets to get at pies and sweets she had baked when he was a little boy. From a young age, Harry sold newspapers and shined shoes to help support the family. When not working, Harry engaged in athletic activities and practiced acrobatic stunts. Harry claimed October 28, 1883 as the date of his first appearance before an audience.