Today is the birthday of Harry Houdini (March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926), actor, film producer, investigator of spiritualists, stunt performer, escapologist, and magician. He was born Weisz Erik and he used the name Ehrich Weiss until legally changing his name to "Harry Houdini" in 1913.Harry Houdini is known as the World's Most Famous Magician and his name remains synonymous with escape under the most dire circumstances.
"Surprising as it may seem, Houdini was not an instant success. For the first five years, he tried every type of magic, from card manipulations (billed as the "King of Cards") to illusions and run-of-the-mill box escapes. In 1896, ready to give up, he actually ran a newspaper ad offering to sell all of his magic and secrets for $20. There were no takers." direct quote source (1)
"My professional life has been a constant record of disillusion, and many things that seem wonderful to most men are the every-day commonplaces of my business." - Harry Houdini
"My brain is the key that sets me free." - Harry Houdini
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