Harry Houdini (1874–1926) |
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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 ...
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Died:(age 52) in Detroit, Michigan, USA |
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Broadway: "Everything". Directed by R.H. Burnside. Hippodrome Theatre; 461 performances. Cast included Harry Houdini. See more »Publicity Listings:
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Erik Weiss/Harry Houdini | Houdini | Eric WeissHeight:
5' 7" (1.7 m)Spouse:
Mrs. Harry Houdini (his death)Parents:
Weisz, Mayer Samuel | Weisz (Steiner), Cecilia
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