The Life of Harry Houdini

Houdini was born

Mar 24, 1874

Harry Houdini was born on March 24, 1874 in Budapest, Hungary.

Married Wilhelminia Beatrice

Jan 1, 1893

Houdini Married Wilhelminia Beatrice in 1893.

Houdini met Martin Beck

Mar 3, 1899

Martin Beck was a powerful promoter who helped Houdini go far in his Carreer.

Overboard Box Escape

Jul 7, 1912

Houdini performed another famous stunt, the overboard box escape.

Chinese Water Torture Cell

Sep 21, 1912

Houdini performed his most famous trick, the Chinese Water Torture Cell, for the first time.

Martinka & Co

Jun 20, 1926

Houdini became presedent of America's oldest magic company, Martinka & Co.

Death

Oct 31, 1926

Houdini died on Halloween in 1926.