![]() ![]() ![]() Being ambitious and determined as ever, he wanted to become the first person to perform a controlled flight over Australia. He purchased an airplane in 1909-his first. Houdini almost became the first man to perform a controlled flight over Australia.Īnother of the great passions of Houdini’s life was aviation, and as fame and fortune came his way, he was sure not to forget it. Houdini bequeathed his magical paraphernalia to his brother on his death, which Hardeen continued to use. As Hardeen once stated, “We made no secret of the fact that we were brothers… but we did keep secret not only the fact that we were good friends but that Harry had set me up in business!” As the “King of Handcuffs” gained fame, he and his brother, then known as Hardeen, continued to work on illusions, maintaining the belief that the pair were vicious rivals to keep the interest in both of their acts. However, there was actually another accomplished and respected magician in Houdini’s very own familyįerenc Dezső Weisz, Houdini’s younger brother, had performed with his superstar sibling earlier in his career. Many today consider Houdini to be the very last word in magic and illusions. Houdini’s brother was also an accomplished magician. Word spread, crowds grew, and he came to be known as “The King of Handcuffs!” While in Europe, he practiced refining his skills as an escape artist. It was then that he was sent on a European and United States tour by Martin Beck, a big industry name. At the close of the 19 th century, he was struggling to support himself as a performer and almost decided to open a school of magic instead. Harry Houdini was first known as “The King Of Handcuffs.”īorn Erik Weisz, Harry Houdini went by a different stage name in the early stages of his remarkable career. From his feats in the field of aviation to his work in the field of spiritualism, here are some of the most fascinating and unbelievable facts about Harry Houdini’s extraordinary life. The living history performance of Harry Houdini is made possible through the support of The Jacob & Hilda Blaustein Fund for the Enrichment of Jewish Education of The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore.Even more astonishingly, this is just scratching the surface of his story. ![]() Learn about booking the performance for a school group here. Learn about booking the performance for an adult group here. Living History Program performances are available for schools, public and private events and can take place at the Museum or outside venues. Performed by professional magician/performer David London, the performance lasts for 40 minutes. Following the performance, audience members will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions with “Harry Houdini” and then with David London. JMM presents its newest living history character and exhibit Inescapable: The Life and Legacy of Harry Houdini. Harry Houdini died on Halloween, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan from peritonitis. In the 1920’s, with the rise in popularity of spiritualism, Houdini dedicated himself to exposing frauds who claimed to be psychics, fortune tellers or mediums who can talk to the dead. He became internationally known for his sensational handcuff and straitjacket escapes. Houdini performed with Bess for decades, traveling across the country many times. In the 1890’s, Houdini performed his act on Coney Island where he met his wife, Bess Rahner. He performed small magic acts and card tricks for extra money and eventually quit his job at the necktie factory and changed his name to Houdini. After passing through the immigration center at Castle Gardens, Erik Weisz became Ehrich Weiss.Īs a teenager, Ehrich worked as a messenger boy in New York and later in a necktie factory. Two years later, Rabbi Weisz brought the rest of the family to Appleton, Wisconsin where he became the Rabbi of a synagogue there. His father, Meyer Samuel Weisz was a Rabbi who left for America in 1876. Harry Houdini was born Erik Weisz in Budapest, Hungary in 1874. Harry Houdini is performed by professional magician/performer David London. ![]()
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