About Harry Houdini:
Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American illusionist and stunt performer, noted for his sensational escape acts. He first attracted notice in vaudeville in the US and then as "Harry Handcuff Houdini" on a tour of Europe, where he challenged police forces to keep him locked up. Soon he extended his repertoire to include chains, ropes slung from skyscrapers, straitjackets under water, and having to escape from and hold his breath inside a sealed milk can.
The great day of the Fire-eater - or, should I say, the day of the great Fire-eater - has passed.
Harry HoudiniNo performer should attempt to bite off red-hot iron unless he has a good set of teeth.
Harry HoudiniFire has always been and, seemingly, will always remain, the most terrible of the elements.
Harry HoudiniIt is still an open question, however, as to what extent exposure really injures a performer.
Harry Houdini