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Harry Houdini. Actor: The Man from Beyond. The great American escape artist and magician Houdini (immortalized by a memorable performance by Tony Curtis in the eponymous 1953 film) was born Erich Weiss on March 24, 1874 in Budapest, Hungary, though he often gave his birthplace as Appleton, Wisconsin, where he was raised. One of five brothers and one daughter born to rabbi Samuel Weiss and his wife Cecilia, the future...
Houdini legally changes his name from Ehrich Weiss to Harry Houdini. On July 17, Cecilia Weiss dies. Houdini faints upon receiving the news after a performance for the royal family in Sweden.
Oct 28, 2021 · Harry Houdini was just 52 when he died on Halloween in 1926, succumbing to peritonitis caused by a ruptured appendix. Famous in life for his improbable escapes from physical constraints, the ...
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May 31, 2024 · “Houdini” is the lead single of Eminem’s twelfth studio album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).The track is named after Harry Houdini, a popular magician known for his death-defying ...
Mar 24, 2024 · Harry Houdini was born Erik Weisz on March 24, 1874, in Budapest. Houdini’s Long Shadow There are quite a few events and tribute shows planned for Houdini’s 150th around the world, but perhaps the most interesting is the book launch of Houdini’s Last Handcuffs , a fantasy novel by Charlie and Cheryl Young inspired by their childhood in 1950s New York.
Feb 18, 2020 · Harry Houdini died on October 31, 1926, but the circumstances leading up to his death began several days earlier. In the days leading to Houdini's death, Harry Houdini performed in Montreal, Canada. He was backstage nursing a broken ankle from a stunt he had performed on October 11, 1926. Houdini also reported a fever.
