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Birthdate of Harry Houdini
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Harry's family settles in Wisconsin, USA *Date not specified
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Harry's family moves to New York *Date not specified
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Harry begins to study magic *Date not specified
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Harry Houdini becomes a professional magician at the age of 16
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Harry's father, laying in his deathbed, makes him promise to always look after his mother
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Harry Houdini marries Bess Rahner and she takes the place of Harry's main assistant.
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Harry and his wife tour dime museums while Harry developes his handcuff and straitjacket acts
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Harry Houdini is discovered by Martin Beck, a theatre owner, and he and Bess become famous.
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Harry Houdini travels to Europe and becomes "The King of Handcuffs," and an international star
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Harry escapes the handcuff challenge offered by, "The Mirror," a London newspaper - This was one of his greatest triumphs.
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Harry announces one of his latest tricks, "The Milk Can Escape." He also publishes a book called, " The Unmasking of Robert Houdini."
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Harry Houdini becomes the first person to successfully fly an airplane to Australia.
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Harry introduces his "Water Torture Cell" trick. In the same year on July 13th, Harry's mother dies.
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Harry Houdini introduces his elephant disappearing act and his walk through a wall. *Date not specified
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Harry Houdini makes five movies and begins his own production company.
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Harry Houdini begins a campaign in which he exposes spiritualist mediums as frauds. Medium- A psychic who reads the minds of people who passed away.
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Harry Houdini passes away due to him not paying attention. He did not die during one of his tricks.
