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Illusionist
Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American escape artist, illusionist, and stunt performer, noted for his escape acts. His pseudonym is a reference to his spiritual master, French magician Robert-Houdin .Wikipedia
| Born | March 24, 1874 |
| Hometown | Budapest, Hungary |
| Net worth | $500 thousand |
| Height | 5'6" (1.68m) |
| Spouse | Bess Houdini (m 1894 - 1926) |
| Parents | Rabbi Samuel Mayer Weisz , Cecilia Steiner |
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This clever parrot amazed his owners recently by escaping from his cage. The feathered Houdini was caught on camera in An Giang in Vietnam on August 11 using his beak to lift the cage door and then wriggling free.
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
Haldane of the Secret Service
1h 24min
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Terror Island
0h 55min
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The Grim Game
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The Master Mystery
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