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 *  ** Harry Houdini ** ||

Some believe that Harry Houdini was born march 24, 1874 in Budapest Hungary. Some also believe that he was born in Appleton Wisconsin. His name is Erik Weisz, Ehrich weisz, or Erich Weisz. He was one of 7 children. He performed acrobatic tricks at neighborhood circus. He moved to New York with his father when he 13.

He was married to Bess Rahner. His Wife’s real name was Wilhelmina Beatrice Rahner. His was a performer. They had know children. He didn’t decide to become a professional performer until he moved to New York City. His wife was his stage assistant. He was the highest paid performer in American Vaudeville. He best Vaudeville venus in the country followed by a tour of Europe. His greatest stunt was he was locked in a cage full of water up side down He died Peritonitis from a ruptured appendix October 31, 1926 he was 52 Fleischman, sid. Escape! Green willow book. New york. 2006 Zeinert, Karen. The great Houdini Cricket 54-58 Feb 1993 sir8 Discover “Harry Houdini Biography” Biography.com 2011,A & E Television. Wed.14 April