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Harry Houdini (1874–1926)


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... See full bio »

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Filmography

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1923 Haldane of the Secret Service
Heath Haldane (as Houdini)
 
1922 The Man from Beyond
Howard Hillary/The Man From Beyond
 
1920 Terror Island
Harry Harper (as Houdini)
 
1919 The Grim Game
Harvey Hanford
 
1919 The Master Mystery
Quentin Locke (as Houdini)
 
Show ShowDirector (2 titles)
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1922 The Man from Beyond (story)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
1922 The Man from Beyond (executive producer)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (15 titles)
2012 The Amazing Race (TV series)
 
2011 Mysteries at the Museum (TV series)
 
2008 Spisok korabley (documentary)
 
2008 Shockwave (TV series)
 
2007 Phenomenon (TV series)
 
2004 Magic
Himself (as Houdini)
 
2000-2002 Ripley's Believe It or Not! (TV series)
 
2000 Heroes of Magic (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1996 Houdini (documentary)
Himself
 
1995 Houdini: Unlocking His Secrets (TV movie)
Himself
 
1961 Days of Thrills and Laughter (documentary)
Himself (as Houdini)
 
1950 The Golden Twenties (documentary)
Himself
 
1948 Flicker Flashbacks No. 7, Series 5 (short)
Quentin Locke (edited from "The Master Mystery (1920)") (uncredited)
 
1934 The Old Bus
Himself
 
1931 Thrills of Yesterday (short)
Himself
 

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Biography: :  -- Mindfreak?s Criss Angel talks about how Houdini was such a great inspiration for him as a child in this video about the two magicians. Biography: :  -- A 5'5" Hungarian Jewish immigrant with little education, Harry Houdini, changed his name from Ehrich Weiss and compensated for his small stature with grand illusions and escape stunts that earned him worldwide fame. Biography: :  -- In this biography video, Bill Maher tells how Harry Houdini helped during WWI by showing the soldiers how to escape from handcuffs. He also tells of the supernatural pact that Houdini and his wife had with each other.
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(22 August 1918-17 May 1919) Broadway: "Everything". Directed by R.H. Burnside. Hippodrome Theatre; 461 performances. Cast included Harry Houdini. See more »

Publicity Listings:

5 Biographical Movies  | 7 Print Biographies  | 6 Articles  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Houdini

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Became the first person to make a successful aircraft flight in Australia. At the time he said he may be forgotton as an escapologist but he would be remembered as an aviation pioneer. [18 March 1910] See more »

Nickname:

The Great Houdini See more »

Star Sign:

Aries