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Houdini's name is actually after another Great magician, Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin
Harry Houdini was born Erick Weisz and created the stage name.
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How did houdini get into magic?
Houdini got into magic by reading books by and about Robert Houdin. From him he got his name, and his love for magic.
When did Houdini come to America?
Erich Weiss (Houdini's real name) emigrated, with his family, from Budapest Hungary to Appleton Wisconsin July 3, 1878 at the age of four.
Was houdini real?
No houdini was not real
What is the name of Houdini's assistant?
Franz Kukol, James Collins and Jim Vickery.
Did houdini play sports?
Yes, Houdini actually tried out for an Olympic team.
What was houdini real name?
Harry Houdini's original name was Ehrich Weiss. He chose the surname Houdini, believing it to mean "like Houdin," in honor of Houdin, a magician whom he admired early in his life.
What was Harry Houdini's middle name?
Houdini registered for the draft in 1918 and listed his name as "Harry Handcuff Houdini".
What is the birth name of Harry Houdini?
Harry Houdini's birth name is Erich Weiss.
When did harry houdini get the name harry houdini?
when he was 17!
What is a good name for alakazam?
Houdini Like Harry Houdini
Did Harry Houdini want a more exciting name?
No he liked the name Harry Houdini. His real name is Enrich Weiss.
What was the name of harry houdini's dad?
Harry Houdini's dads name was Samuel Weiss. His Moms name was Cecilia Weiss
What was Houdini known as?
Real name Erich Weiss, Houdini was a great Escapologist.
Who did houdini admire?
Houdin [a famous magician is who harry Houdini admired. Thats why harry changed his last name to Houdini.]
Whats Harry Houdini real name?
Harry Houdini's real name was Erich Weiss.
Who did harry houdini admire?
Houdin [a famous magician is who harry Houdini admired. Thats why harry changed his last name to Houdini.]
Who Harry Houdini admired?
Houdin [a famous magician is who harry Houdini admired. Thats why harry changed his last name to Houdini.]
