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[Harry Houdini, King of Cards]. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

[Harry Houdini, King of Cards]. 19th century, Library of Congress coll...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Portrait of Wilmoth Houdini, Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y., ca. July, 1947]

[Portrait of Wilmoth Houdini, Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y., ca...

Wilmoth Houdini (Frederick Wilmoth Hendircks, sometimes known as Edgar Leon Sinclair) Purchase William P. Gottlieb General information about the Gottlieb The Renaissance Ballroom information was provided in th... More

[Portrait of Wilmoth Houdini, Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y., ca. July, 1947]

[Portrait of Wilmoth Houdini, Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y., ca...

Wilmoth Houdini (Frederick Wilmoth Hendircks, sometimes known as Edgar Leon Sinclair) Purchase William P. Gottlieb General information about the Gottlieb The Renaissance Ballroom information was provided in th... More

[Portrait of unidentified woman, Wilmoth Houdini, Duke of Iron (Cecil Anderson), Lord Invader, Macbeth, Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y., ca. July, 1947]

[Portrait of unidentified woman, Wilmoth Houdini, Duke of Iron (Cecil ...

Purchase William P. Gottlieb General information about the Gottlieb The Renaissance Ballroom information was provided in the 2014 [Bear Family] publication Calypso Craze, 1956-1957 and Beyond (EAN: 53971021694... More

[Portrait of Macbeth, Count of Monte Cristo, Lord Invader, and Wilmoth Houdini, Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y., ca. July, 1947]

[Portrait of Macbeth, Count of Monte Cristo, Lord Invader, and Wilmoth...

Purchase William P. Gottlieb General information about the Gottlieb The Renaissance Ballroom information was provided in the 2014 [Bear Family] publication Calypso Craze, 1956-1957 and Beyond (EAN: 53971021694... More

[Portrait of Count of Monte Cristo, Macbeth, Duke of Iron, Wilmoth Houdini, Lord Invader, Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y., ca. July, 1947]

[Portrait of Count of Monte Cristo, Macbeth, Duke of Iron, Wilmoth Hou...

Purchase William P. Gottlieb General information about the Gottlieb The Renaissance Ballroom information was provided in the 2014 [Bear Family] publication Calypso Craze, 1956-1957 and Beyond (EAN: 53971021694... More

[Beatrice Houdini, bust portrait, facing right (ca. 1900) and Harry Houdini, bust portrait, facing left (ca. 1913)]

[Beatrice Houdini, bust portrait, facing right (ca. 1900) and Harry Ho...

Public domain reproduction of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. ... More

[Beatrice Houdini, full-length portrait, facing front, leaning against pedestal, in 1894]

[Beatrice Houdini, full-length portrait, facing front, leaning against...

Public domain scan of a portrait print, bust portrait drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budape... More

[Beatrice and Harry Houdini in their first year of married life]

[Beatrice and Harry Houdini in their first year of married life]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Harry and Beatrice Houdini with the Welsh Brothers Circus]

[Harry and Beatrice Houdini with the Welsh Brothers Circus]

Public domain photograph - performance, burlesque, dance, cabaret, operetta, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, ... More

[Theodore Hardeen, half-length portrait, facing right, at the age of twenty-one]

[Theodore Hardeen, half-length portrait, facing right, at the age of t...

Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Beatrice and Harry Houdini, full-length portrait, seated, facing front]

[Beatrice and Harry Houdini, full-length portrait, seated, facing fron...

Public domain scan of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was on... More

[Beatrice Houdini, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right]

[Beatrice Houdini, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right]

Public domain scan of a female portrait, woman, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He ... More

[Three full-length portraits of Harry Houdini and his brother Theodore Hardeen]

[Three full-length portraits of Harry Houdini and his brother Theodore...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, in chains]

[Houdini, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, in chains]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini performs at the New Theater]

[Houdini performs at the New Theater]

Public domain photograph of theater building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He wa... More

[Harry Houdini, half-length portrait, facing front]

[Harry Houdini, half-length portrait, facing front]

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was o... More

[Houdini visits Indianapolis]

[Houdini visits Indianapolis]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[The  Weed Chain Tire Grip Company, New York City, challenges Mr. Harry Houdini]

[The Weed Chain Tire Grip Company, New York City, challenges Mr. Harr...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Harry Houdini performs the great milk can escape]

[Harry Houdini performs the great milk can escape]

Public domain photograph of 3d object museum collection, metal, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. ... More

[Houdini and the circus]

[Houdini and the circus]

Public domain photograph of military personnel, army, militia, infantry, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born... More

[Harry Houdini, half-length portrait, facing front, with arms folded]

[Harry Houdini, half-length portrait, facing front, with arms folded]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini with Ira Davenport, full-length portrait, seated]

[Houdini with Ira Davenport, full-length portrait, seated]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Trophy presented to Houdini by the Aerial League of Australia]

[Trophy presented to Houdini by the Aerial League of Australia]

Public domain aerial photograph, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous a... More

[Houdini at the wheel] - A group of people sitting in a car

[Houdini at the wheel] - A group of people sitting in a car

Public domain photograph of an automobile, 1910s car, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 187... More

[Harry Houdini and Chinese magician Ching Ling Foo, full-length portrait, standing, Brighton Beach, New York]

[Harry Houdini and Chinese magician Ching Ling Foo, full-length portra...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Harry Houdini, full-length portrait, standing, and Harry Kellar, seated]

[Harry Houdini, full-length portrait, standing, and Harry Kellar, seat...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini with the Roterbergs, full-length portrait, seated on stoop, facing front, Chicago, Illinois]

[Houdini with the Roterbergs, full-length portrait, seated on stoop, f...

Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of... More

[Harry and Beatrice Houdini in Nice, France, full-length portrait, standing, facing front]

[Harry and Beatrice Houdini in Nice, France, full-length portrait, sta...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini and the water torture cell]

[Houdini and the water torture cell]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[The  world-famous self-liberator Houdini will escape from the water torture cell, Cardiff, Wales]

[The world-famous self-liberator Houdini will escape from the water t...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini versus products of the Weed Chain Tire Grip Company]

[Houdini versus products of the Weed Chain Tire Grip Company]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini removes his jacket]

[Houdini removes his jacket]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini with Theodore Roosevelt and others aboard the H.A.L. "Imperator"]

[Houdini with Theodore Roosevelt and others aboard the H.A.L. "Imperat...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph group portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of th... More

[Houdini and President Roosevelt, full-length portrait, both standing, aboard the Imperator]

[Houdini and President Roosevelt, full-length portrait, both standing,...

Public domain photograph related to Theodore Roosevelt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1... More

[Houdini with child on pony]

[Houdini with child on pony]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a horse, animal husbandry, free to use, no copyright restrictions. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was ... More

[Houdini (center) and his brothers Leopold, Hardeen, Bill and Nat, full-length portrait]

[Houdini (center) and his brothers Leopold, Hardeen, Bill and Nat, ful...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph group portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of th... More

[Harry and Beatrice Houdini with Sarah Bernhardt, Boston]

[Harry and Beatrice Houdini with Sarah Bernhardt, Boston]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[The  Silver Anniversary dinner of Beatrice and Harry Houdini (1894-1919), Alexandria Hotel]

[The Silver Anniversary dinner of Beatrice and Harry Houdini (1894-19...

Public domain photograph of a hotel building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He wa... More

[Houdini is secured in a straitjacket]

[Houdini is secured in a straitjacket]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini and the ghost of Abraham Lincoln]

[Houdini and the ghost of Abraham Lincoln]

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologis... More

[Houdini and man on cliff in scene from "The man from beyond"]

[Houdini and man on cliff in scene from "The man from beyond"]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini does an upside-down straitjacket escape, Washington, D.C.]

[Houdini does an upside-down straitjacket escape, Washington, D.C.]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini, "the genius of escape," on the Orpheum Circuit]

[Houdini, "the genius of escape," on the Orpheum Circuit]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini holding bonds, Boston, Massachusetts]

[Houdini holding bonds, Boston, Massachusetts]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini, head-and-shoulder portrait, facing front]

[Houdini, head-and-shoulder portrait, facing front]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini exposes psychic fraud]

[Houdini exposes psychic fraud]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a group of people, United States politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest ... More

[Beatrice Houdini, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]

[Beatrice Houdini, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Beatrice Houdini, full-length portrait, facing front, seated on desk]

[Beatrice Houdini, full-length portrait, facing front, seated on desk]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Beatrice Houdini and Theodore Hardeen visit Houdini's grave]

[Beatrice Houdini and Theodore Hardeen visit Houdini's grave]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a cemetery, memorial, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He... More

[Harry Houdini, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, in chains]

[Harry Houdini, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, in chain...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Harry Houdini, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, in chains]

[Harry Houdini, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, in chain...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Harry Houdini, with his wife Beatrice and mother Cecilia Steiner Weiss, full-length portrait]

[Harry Houdini, with his wife Beatrice and mother Cecilia Steiner Weis...

Public domain reproduction of portrait print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He wa... More

[Harry Houdini, full-length portrait, standing, facing right, in chains]

[Harry Houdini, full-length portrait, standing, facing right, in chain...

Harry Houdini, Handcuff King. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spect... More

[Harry Houdini with his wife Beatrice and mother Cecilia Steiner Weiss, half-length portrait]

[Harry Houdini with his wife Beatrice and mother Cecilia Steiner Weiss...

Public domain reproduction of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. ... More

[Houdini and "The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin"]

[Houdini and "The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin"]

"Memory," wrote Dr. Morris N. Young in 1961, "is the sum of what one can remember; the diary of the mind." In the great collections that they built and gave to the Library of Congress, Houdini, John J. McManus,... More

Harry Handcuff Houdini - Public domain portrait print

Harry Handcuff Houdini - Public domain portrait print

Harry Houdini, three-quarter length portrait, facing front. Photograph by Campbell-Gray, Ltd. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most ... More

[Harry and Beatrice Houdini, half-length portrait, seated]

[Harry and Beatrice Houdini, half-length portrait, seated]

Photograph by Smith, St. Louis. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spe... More

[Houdini at gravesite alone and with his brother William Weiss, New York, New York]

[Houdini at gravesite alone and with his brother William Weiss, New Yo...

Public domain photograph of park, trees, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. ... More

[Houdini at gravesite alone and with his brother William Weiss, New York, New York]

[Houdini at gravesite alone and with his brother William Weiss, New Yo...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini at gravesite alone and with his brother William Weiss, New York, New York]

[Houdini at gravesite alone and with his brother William Weiss, New Yo...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini on wing of airplane in scenes from "The grim game"]

[Houdini on wing of airplane in scenes from "The grim game"]

Picryl description: Public domain image of an airplane, aircraft, airport, free to use, no copyright restrictions. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He... More

[Houdini on wing of airplane in scenes from "The grim game"]

[Houdini on wing of airplane in scenes from "The grim game"]

Public domain photograph of aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of... More

[The  20th anniversary dinner invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Houdini]

[The 20th anniversary dinner invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Houdini...

Dinner invitation and menu with image of ship on the cover. On June 18, 1914, Harry and Beatrice Houdini sailed from Europe to New York aboard the S.S. Imperator of the Hamburg-America Line. On the 21st Houdin... More

[The  20th anniversary dinner invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Houdini]

[The 20th anniversary dinner invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Houdini...

Dinner invitation and menu with image of ship on the cover. On June 18, 1914, Harry and Beatrice Houdini sailed from Europe to New York aboard the S.S. Imperator of the Hamburg-America Line. On the 21st Houdin... More

[The  20th anniversary dinner invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Houdini]

[The 20th anniversary dinner invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Houdini...

Dinner invitation and menu with image of ship on the cover. On June 18, 1914, Harry and Beatrice Houdini sailed from Europe to New York aboard the S.S. Imperator of the Hamburg-America Line. On the 21st Houdin... More

[Houdini and Jennie, the elephant, performing at the Hippodrome, New York]

[Houdini and Jennie, the elephant, performing at the Hippodrome, New Y...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini and Jennie, the elephant, performing at the Hippodrome, New York]

[Houdini and Jennie, the elephant, performing at the Hippodrome, New Y...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a biplane aircraft, pilot, aviator, free to use, no copyright restrictions. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874... More

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini letterhead, with head-and-shoulders portrait of Houdini]

[Houdini letterhead, with head-and-shoulders portrait of Houdini]

Public domain reproduction of portrait print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He wa... More

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a biplane aircraft, pilot, aviator, free to use, no copyright restrictions. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874... More

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a biplane aircraft, pilot, aviator, free to use, no copyright restrictions. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874... More

[Houdini makes spirit hands] - Public domain portrait drawing

[Houdini makes spirit hands] - Public domain portrait drawing

In this sequence of photographs Houdini demonstrated how spirit hands that appeared at seances were made by less ethereal beings. In "A magician among the spirits" Houdini described the mediumistic fraud known ... More

[Houdini makes spirit hands] - American variety stage vaudeville and popular entertainment

[Houdini makes spirit hands] - American variety stage vaudeville and p...

In this sequence of photographs Houdini demonstrated how spirit hands that appeared at seances were made by less ethereal beings. In "A magician among the spirits" Houdini described the mediumistic fraud known ... More

[Houdini makes spirit hands] - Public domain book illustration, Library of Congress

[Houdini makes spirit hands] - Public domain book illustration, Librar...

In this sequence of photographs Houdini demonstrated how spirit hands that appeared at seances were made by less ethereal beings. In "A magician among the spirits" Houdini described the mediumistic fraud known ... More

[Houdini makes spirit hands] - Public domain book illustration, Library of Congress

[Houdini makes spirit hands] - Public domain book illustration, Librar...

In this sequence of photographs Houdini demonstrated how spirit hands that appeared at seances were made by less ethereal beings. In "A magician among the spirits" Houdini described the mediumistic fraud known ... More

[Houdini, the Handcuff King and Prison Breaker, performs for Pathe Frères, Paris, France]

[Houdini, the Handcuff King and Prison Breaker, performs for Pathe Frè...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More