Short biography harry houdini pictures
Harry pictures houdini photos.
Harry Houdini (1874 – 1926) is one of the greatest illusionists in history. His stunts and tricks have garnered global attention, mystifying and entertaining thousands of people.
Short biography harry houdini pictures
Born in Budapest, Hungary, Houdini’s family emigrated to the United States, where he became a trapeze performer in circuses at an early age. Houdini performed regularly until his death in 1926.
Here’s a look at 7 of Harry Houdini’s most impressive stunts.
Harry Houdini performing one of his famous escape tricks, circa 1898
Image Credit: 'Famous Players - Lasky Corporation.', US, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
From around 1882 Houdini started taking part in Vaudeville shows.
His true rise to fame came with the turn of the century following his daring feats of escape from shackles, ropes and handcuffs.
Harry Houdini performs the great milk can escape, circa 1908
Image Credit: US Library of Congress
Houdini would not only manage to free himself from chains and restraint devic