Inside the Life and Legacy of Harry Houdini, the World’s Greatest Escape Artist
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Inside the Life and Legacy of Harry Houdini, the World’s Greatest Escape Artist
Born as Ehrich Weiss in Budapest in 1874, the son of a rabbi, Harry Houdini rose from humble beginnings to become the most famous magician in history. After moving to America, he performed as “Ehrich, the Prince of the Air” before reinventing himself as Harry Houdini, inspired by Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin. Alongside his wife Bess Houdini ...
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