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    Houdini, Harry
    /huːˈdiːni/
    • 1. (1874–1926), Hungarian-born US magician and escape artist; born Erik Weisz. In the early 1900s he became famous for his ability to escape from all kinds of bonds and containers, from prison cells to aerially suspended straitjackets.

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    • 1. a person skilled at escaping: "you're a regular Houdini"

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    Theodore Hardeen (brother) Signature. Erik Weisz (March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926), known as Harry Houdini ( ⫽ huːˈdiːni ⫽ hoo-DEE-nee ), was a Hungarian-American escape artist, illusionist, and stunt performer, noted for his escape acts. [3]

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    Definition of Houdini noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    1 day ago · Houdini: 1 n United States magician (born in Hungary) famous for his ability to escape from chains or handcuffs or straitjackets or padlocked containers (1874-1926) Synonyms: Erik Weisz , Harry Houdini Example of: escape expert , escapologist an entertainer who is expert in the art of escaping

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    Houdini definition: U.S. magician.. See examples of HOUDINI used in a sentence.

  8. www.britannica.com › biography › Harry-HoudiniHarry Houdini | Biography & Facts | Britannica

    Jun 18, 2024 · Harry Houdini (born March 24, 1874, Budapest [ see Researcher’s Note ]—died October 31, 1926, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.) was an American magician noted for his sensational escape acts. (Read Harry Houdini’s 1926 Britannica essay on magic.) Harry Houdini. Harry Houdini, c. 1905. Harry Houdini.

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    Houdini is a noun that refers to the magician and escape artist Harry Houdini, or a verb that means to escape a difficult situation quickly. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, and sentence examples of Houdini.

  10. www.biography.com › celebrities › harry-houdiniHarry Houdini - Death, Facts & Quotes - Biography

    Apr 3, 2014 · Houdini's feats would involve the local police, who would strip search him, place him in shackles and lock him in their jails. The show was a huge sensation, and he soon became the highest-paid ...