![]() ![]() This biography is an authoritative view from accomplished biographer Charlotte Montague, and belongs on the shelf of any lover of magic, escape artistry, and enigmatic figures. Houdini's mega-star status allowed him to fly airplanes, star in his own movies, write and publish his own books, and even become president of the Society of American Magicians. In the early winter of 1906, he leaped manacled from the MacArthur Bridge in Detroit, Michigan, freeing himself from two pairs of handcuffs beneath the icy waters. His outdoor spectaculars became increasingly elaborate. A genuinely dangerous illusion, where Sean is locked inside a tank full of water with. In the early 1900s, Houdini’s handcuff show was a huge sensation that toured the best venues in the USA and Europe, and when audiences demanded more, he introduced straight-jackets, water-filled tanks, and nailed shut packing crates. 16K views 9 years ago Sean Alexander - The Confusionist's version of the Houdini water tank escape. It had to be, for him to work the escape successfully, night after night, show after show. ![]() ![]() Ninety years after his death, this book from the Oxford People series brings both the man and his magic back to life again for one last performance. How Did Houdini Perform The Escape It was Houdini’s cardinal rule, with all dangerous escapes and especially those of the underwater variety, to make sure that the device used was sure and efficient. Based on contemporary reports and diaries, with historic photographs and period posters, Houdini is an intriguing biography of the world’s greatest magician and escape artist.
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