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Birth
Birthdate of Harry Houdini -
Settling
Harry's family settles in Wisconsin, USA *Date not specified -
Moving
Harry's family moves to New York *Date not specified -
Magic
Harry begins to study magic *Date not specified -
Professional Magician
Harry Houdini becomes a professional magician at the age of 16 -
Harry's Promise
Harry's father, laying in his deathbed, makes him promise to always look after his mother -
Harry's Maridge
Harry Houdini marries Bess Rahner and she takes the place of Harry's main assistant. -
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Becoming Famous
Harry and his wife tour dime museums while Harry developes his handcuff and straitjacket acts -
Harry's Fame
Harry Houdini is discovered by Martin Beck, a theatre owner, and he and Bess become famous. -
The King of Handcuffs
Harry Houdini travels to Europe and becomes "The King of Handcuffs," and an international star -
Harry's Triumph
Harry escapes the handcuff challenge offered by, "The Mirror," a London newspaper - This was one of his greatest triumphs. -
The Milk Can escape
Harry announces one of his latest tricks, "The Milk Can Escape." He also publishes a book called, " The Unmasking of Robert Houdini." -
Harry's Flight
Harry Houdini becomes the first person to successfully fly an airplane to Australia. -
Water Torture Cell
Harry introduces his "Water Torture Cell" trick. In the same year on July 13th, Harry's mother dies. -
Elephant Disappearing Act
Harry Houdini introduces his elephant disappearing act and his walk through a wall. *Date not specified -
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Harry Houdini and Movie Making
Harry Houdini makes five movies and begins his own production company. -
Exposing Frauds
Harry Houdini begins a campaign in which he exposes spiritualist mediums as frauds. Medium- A psychic who reads the minds of people who passed away. -
Harry Houdini's Death
Harry Houdini passes away due to him not paying attention. He did not die during one of his tricks.
