• Founded on May 10, 1902, in the back room of Martinka's magic shop in New York, the Society expanded under the leadership of Harry Houdini during his term...
  • Harry is simply an Americanized version of his nickname, Ehrie. At 17, Ehrich, now known as Harry Houdini, left his family to pursue his magic career.
  • Harry Houdini, American magician, possibly the most famous of all time, noted for his sensational escape acts.
  • Fascinated with magic from a young age, Harry Houdini began performing and drew attention for his daring feats of escape.
  • Harry Houdini’s path to becoming an iconic figure in magic was not a straightforward one. Born Ehrich Weisz in Hungary in 1874, Houdini moved to the United...
  • Eventually, Theodore -- billed as Hardeen -- was replaced by Wilhemina Rahner (known as Bess), the woman "Harry Houdini" would eventually marry.
  • Harry Houdini prepares to be closed in the crate and lowered into the New York Harbor. BARBARA KLEIN: Harry Houdini’s real name was Ehrich Weisz.
  • For over 30 years, Harry Houdini dazzled audiences with his bravura stunts and superhuman endurance. So what finally killed him?
  • Harry Houdini was one of the most recognized magicians, escape artists, and stage performers of all time. Here's a guide to the life and death of Harry Houdini.
  • Thousands jostled for a glimpse of the great Harry Houdini cheating death yet again. Houdini’s greatest partner was his wife Bess, a vaudeville performer.