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Birth
Harry was born on March 24, in Budapest, Hungary. -
Moves
When he was 13, Erich moved with his father to New York City -
First Shows
When he was 9 years old, Ehrich put on his first show. -
Magic
In 1891 he started his magic career which at first had little success -
Marrige
Harry married Bess Houdini -
Acts
Houdini's act caught the attention of Martin Beck, an entertainment manager -
Travel
Harry goes to Europe -
Movies
With his wealth, Harry started making movies starring him -
Handcuffs
A blacksmith in England had taken 5 years to make an escape-proof set of handcuffs. It took Houdini 1 hour to break free. -
Escapes
Harry Houdini was locked in a Washington D.C. prison cell, but he escaped easily. -
Purchases
Harry purchased his first plane -
Dangerous Acts
Harry preforms his famous Chinese water torture cell -
Death
Houdini passed away from a ruptured appendix at 52,
