Harry Houdini (March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926, born Erik Weisz later spelled Ehrich Weiss)[1] was a Hungarian American magician and escapologist, stunt performer, actor and film producer. He also was a famous skeptic who set out to expose frauds purporting to be supernatural phenomena.Contents[hide]1 Early life2 Magic career2.1 Notable escapes2.1.1 The Mirror Handcuff Challenge2.1.2 The Milk Can2.1.3 The Chinese Water Torture Cell2.1.4 Suspended straitjacket escape2.1.5 Overboard Box Escape2.1.6 Buried Alive3 Movie career4 Pioneer aviator5 Debunking spiritualists5.1 Yearly séances6 Appearance and voice7 Artifacts8 Death8.1 Funeral9 Proposed exhumation10 Legacy11 Publications12 Films13 See also14 References14.1 Notes14.2 Biographies14.3 Further reading15 External
