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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
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Erich Weisz Moves to the United States
Erich Weisz and his family move to Wisconsin. -
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).
