Harry houdini

Life of Harry Houdini

By franie241

  • Erich Weisz is born (Erich Weisz, later named Harry Houdini)

    Erich Weisz was born on March 24, 1847 in Budapest, Austria- Hungary.
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    Life of Harry Houdini

  • Erich Weisz Moves to the United States

    Erich Weisz and his family move to Wisconsin.
  • Erich Weisz Puts on his First Circus

    Erich Weisz Puts on his First Circus

    At age nine, Erich Weisz and some neighborhood friends, put on a 5 cent circus circus. Erich then called himself, "The Prince of Air".

  • Erich changes his name to Harry

    Erich moves with his his father to New York and starts doing magic shows with a friend. Erich changes his name to Harry Houdini.

  • The Houdini Brothers Perform Their First Big Show

    Harry Houdini and his friend called themselves the "Houdini Brothers". Their first show was in Chicago.

  • Harry Houdini Travels to Europe

    Harry Houdini travels to Europe to perform.

  • Harry Houdini Breaks out of Prison

    Harry Houdini escapes out of prison in Washington, D.C.

  • Harry Houdini Dies

    Harry Houdini dies from peritonitis (rupture to apendix).