When Houdini stopped his Coney Island shows, he tried to get a full time magic career. He met Martin Beck, a manager in Woodstock, Illinois in 1899. Beck was impressed by Houdini's handcuff skills and advised him to stick to escape acts. Houdini was also booked on the Orpheum vaudeville circuit.
Houdini claimed he was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on March 24, 1874. The date is correct, but it was later discovered that he was really born in Budapest, Hungary
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.
Harry Houdini went by The Great Houdini.
No houdini was not real
Herman Houdini 1863-1885 Nathan Houdini 1870-1927 William Houdini 1872-1925 Harry Houdini 1874-1926 Theodore Houdini 1876-1945 Leopold Houdini 1879-1962 Those were his brothers. Carrie Houdini 1882-Unknown She was his sister.
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Houdini was a Hungarian Jew.
Houdini was famous the world over. He was known as Houdini the handcuff king.
Houdini Museum's motto is 'The Only Building in the World dedicated to Houdini.'.
Houdini is refered to as the Houdini the handcuff king.As no handcuff was able to keep him on it.
Harry Houdini is related to a Mrs. Weiss and Bess Houdini and Dash Weiss
Houdini's mother was Cecilia Weiss.