Harry Houdini Research Paper
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Harry Houdini
HarryHoudini1899.jpg
Houdini in 1899
Born
Erik Weisz
March 24, 1874
Budapest, Austria-Hungary
Died
October 31, 1926 (aged 52)
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Occupation
Illusionist, magician, escapologist, stunt performer, actor, historian, film producer, pilot, debunker
Years active
1891–1926
Religion
Judaism[1]
Spouse(s)
Wilhelmina Beatrice "Bess" Rahner (m. 1894–1926; his death)[2]
Signature
HoudiniSig.svg
Harry Houdini (born Erik Weisz, later Ehrich Weiss or Harry Weiss; March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926) was a Hungarian-American illusionist and stunt performer, noted for his sensational escape acts. He first attracted notice in