n United States magician (born in Hungary) famous for his ability to escape from chains or handcuffs or straitjackets or padlocked containers (1874-1926)
Saturday's letters to the editor Harry Houdini, the great magician, once made an elephant disappear on stage. Of course, it was all smoke and mirrors.
June 29, 2013 - The News-Press
The Problems With This 'Watson' Sequel Are Elementary In November 2010, a play called Watson: The Last Great Tale of the Legendary Sherlock Holmes was one of my favorite shows. It is thus with regret that I have to report that the new sequel premiering at Sacred Fools, Watson And The Dark Art of Harry Houdini , is disappointing, a pale imitation of the original that only sporadically works. [ more › ]
June 28, 2013 - LAist
Letter: Who does Tallahassee represent? Richard A. Ferreira, Bonita Springs: Harry Houdini, the late great magician, once made an elephant disappear on stage. Of course it was all smoke and mirrors.
June 25, 2013 - Naples Daily News