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Houdini
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Hou·di·ni  (h-dn), Harry 1874-1926.
American magician known for his escapes from chains, handcuffs, straitjackets, and padlocked containers.
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Harry Houdini
Houdini [huːˈdiːnɪ]
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(Biographies / Houdini, Harry (1874-1926) M, US, THEATRE: magician, THEATRE: escapologist) Harry, real name Ehrich Weiss. 1874-1926, US magician and escapologist
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Noun1.Houdini - United States magician (born in Hungary) famous for his ability to escape from chains or handcuffs or straitjackets or padlocked containers (1874-1926)Houdini - United States magician (born in Hungary) famous for his ability to escape from chains or handcuffs or straitjackets or padlocked containers (1874-1926)
Erik Weisz, Harry Houdini
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