Erik Weisz

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Noun1.Erik Weisz - 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 - United States magician (born in Hungary) famous for his ability to escape from chains or handcuffs or straitjackets or padlocked containers (1874-1926)
Harry Houdini, Houdini
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My birth name was Erik Weisz, but it was changed on my family's immigration to the US in 1878, and then again by myself early on in my career.
Time out EXTRA
Born Erik Weisz, was the most famous illusionist of his time.
From Houdini to Copperfield, a Century of Jewish Magicians
What is known is that by that time Houdini - born Erik Weisz in Budapest - had been performing his escapes for nearly 30 years.
The man who foiled Houdini; Birmingham locksmith was the only one to give the great illusionist a true test
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