The famed escapologist had a reputation for death-defying stunts. But his rise to fame and sudden death both came with some ...

Ehrich Weiss (Harry Houdini) born to Rabbi Mayer Samuel Weiss ... he was soon advertising himself as "the only artist in the history of Europe to whom the German police have given the Imperial ...

Harry Houdini remains an endlessly fascinating ... Angel while cementing his title as the greatest escape artist in history.

Fearing for his life, Harry Houdini leaves secret codes with his loved ones that he promises to use in any post-mortem messaging. In 1926, Houdini’s death shocks the world, but the news that ...

and a glimpse into their history reveals a time when the stage was everything. Harry Houdini (1874-1926) vanishing Jennie, the elephant, performing at the Hippodrome, New York. Others might vanish ...

When vaudeville impresario Martin Beck "discovered" a struggling Harry Houdini in 1899 ... made him one of the most adept performers in history when it came to rope escapes.

APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - Harry Houdini was honored on Monday afternoon in Appleton on what would’ve been his 151st birthday. Dr, Lynn Miner Ring 398, the local chapter of the International ...

Glen Gerard is a magician, illusionist, and Harry Houdini Historian. He joined What's Brewing Wisconsin to talk about Houdini's deep Wisconsin ties in honor of the escape artist's 151st birthday.

Harry Houdini finds an ally in his fight against spiritualism, a brilliant detective called Rose Mackenberg, who'll do whatever it takes to expose a fake. Together, the two head to Washington to ...

Harry Houdini is remembered today for his legendary escapes and illusions, but he also had a lifelong obsession with the paranormal. After dabbling in fake seances himself, Houdini made it his ...