Harry Houdini was born Erich Weisz (although he spelled it Weiss) in Budapest in 1874. Taking inspiration for his name from Jean Robert-Houdin he began his career working at Carny sideshows performing card tricks, billing himself “King of Cards”. His fortune turned at the turn of the century when he concentrated on performing escapology, and toured Europe billed as “The Handcuff King”.
Houdini
Exposing Houdini
An interview with Houdini’s ingenieur R.D.Adams from the November 1929 edition of Modern Mechanix.
Growing Up With Houdini
Arthur Moses’ daughter speaks out about living with a house full of Houdini memorabilia
Hardeen Inherits his Brother’s Secrets
The original poster detailing Theodore Hardeen’s intention to continue his brother Houdini’s act after his death.
Houdini Speaks
Actually hear Houdini talking about his most famous escape: “The Water Torture Cell”.
