Harry Houdini (born Erik Weisz; March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926) was a Hungarian-born American magician and escapologist, stunt performer, actor and film producer noted for his sensational escape acts.Not much people know of the works of Harry Houdini. Along time ago he was a famous,"magician." Harry did many tricks including the milk can, suspended straitjacket escape, the chinese water torture cell, the overboard box escape, and being buried alive.
Houdini is one of the most known magicians of all time. He was about 5'5 and didn't weigh much. A college student asked to punch Houdini to test Houdini's strength. He got about 3 punches before Harry could tighten up his stomach muscles. Houdini was in pain after and as a result he died.
Many illusionists and magicians such as Criss Angel and David Blaine still do his tricks today. Harry is one of the famous magicians still today.
