The Life and Career of Harry Houdini

The video discusses notable re thinkers, focusing on Harry Houdini, a legendary magician known for his escape acts. Born Eric Wise in Budapest, Houdini moved to the USA with his family in 1878. He began performing at a young age, initially as a trapeze artist and later as a magician. Houdini's career took off when he started performing escape acts, earning him fame in America and Europe.

What was Harry Houdini's birth name?

• Eric Wise

• John Houdin

• David Copperfield

• Harry Potter

At what age did Houdini start performing as a trapeze artist?

• Fifteen

• Nine

• Twenty

• Twelve

What was Houdini's initial stage name when he started performing card tricks?

• The King of Cards

• The Great Houdini

• The Card Master

• The Illusionist

Who became Houdini's full-time magic assistant?

• David Copperfield

• John Houdin

• Eric Wise

• Bess Runner

Which of the following was NOT one of Houdini's famous escape stunts?

• Escaping from a straitjacket

• Escaping from a burning building

• Surviving drowning while chained

• Breaking handcuffs