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- DictionaryHoudini, 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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However, "i" at the end of the name means "belong to" in Hungarian. In later life, Houdini claimed that the first part of his new name, Harry, was an homage to American magician Harry Kellar, who he also admired, though it was likely adapted from "Ehri", a nickname for "Ehrich", which is how he was known to his family.
Definition of Houdini noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. 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. see more.
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, c. 1905. Harry Houdini preparing to be submerged in a box in the East River, New York City, 1912.
noun. HoudiniHarry18741926MUSTHEATRE: magicianTHEATRE: escapologist Harry, real name Ehrich Weiss. 1874–1926, US magician and escapologist. Discover More. Example Sentences.
Jan 22, 2020 · Hungarian-born American magician and escape artist Harry Houdini. (circa 1900). (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) By. Shelly Schwartz. Updated on January 22, 2020. Harry Houdini remains one of the most famous magicians in history.
Jun 5, 2024 · Houdini (third-person singular simple present Houdinis, present participle Houdiniing or Houdini-ing, simple past and past participle Houdinied or Houdini-ed) (transitive, informal) To escape a difficult situation quickly.
Mar 23, 2020 · March 23, 2020. Houdini challenged the ultimate reality of death, risking it over and over. Photograph by Library of Congress / Getty Images. In 1908, Harry Houdini—“The World’s Handcuff King...
Houdini definition: The <a>magician</a> and escape artist Harry Houdini.
Houdini, known variously as "The Celebrated Police Baffler," "The King of Handcuffs," and a host of other names, developed the basic routines which would make him a legend.
