100 years later, the mystery of Houdini's death endures
Summary
Harry Houdini, born Erik Weisz in Hungary in 1874, became famous for escape acts involving handcuffs, straitjackets and water tanks. Later, he exposed tricks used by fake spiritualist mediums. The article looks back on his life a century after his death and says the mystery surrounding it endures.Key Facts
- Houdini’s family moved to Wisconsin when he was four.
- As a teenager, he performed magic in sideshows and beer halls.
- He took his stage name from French magician Houdin, adding an “i.”
- His Metamorphosis Trunk act helped make him a sought-after performer.
- Houdini became famous for escaping handcuffs and other restraints, as well as straitjackets and a water tank.
- In 1904, Houdini bought a townhouse in Harlem, where he lived with his wife, mother and brother.
- After World War I, Houdini worked to expose fraudulent spiritualist mediums.
- The article says Houdini died 100 years before its publication, on Halloween, but the provided text does not explain the circumstances of his death.
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