![]() Soon he extended his repertoire to include chains, ropes slung from skyscrapers, straitjackets under water, and having to escape from and hold his breath inside a sealed milk can with water in it. ![]() He first attracted notice in vaudeville in the US and then as "Harry Handcuff Houdini" on a tour of Europe, where he challenged police forces to keep him locked up. Harry Houdini (/huːˈdiːni/ born Erik Weisz, later Ehrich Weiss or Harry Weiss Ma– October 31, 1926) was a Hungarian-born American illusionist and stunt performer, noted for his sensational escape acts. Spouse(s) Wilhelmina Beatrice "Bess" Rahner (m. Occupation Illusionist, stunt performer, actor, historian, film producer, pilot, and debunker. ![]() Died Octo(aged 52) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. ![]()
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