Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American escape artist, illusionist, and stunt performer, noted for his escape acts. His pseudonym is a reference to his spiritual master, French magician Robert-Houdin.
The Great Houdini
A biography of the renowned escape artist Harry Houdini,
examining his fascination with the occult
and his promise to his wife on his deathbed that he would speak from the beyond.
examining his fascination with the occult
and his promise to his wife on his deathbed that he would speak from the beyond.
The Strange Friendship Between Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
One of the strangest friendships ever was the one between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, and Harry Houdini. Doyle was a staunch believer in communicating with the spirit world while Harry Houdini was highly critical of spiritualism and a medium's use of magic to trick people into contacting their deceased loved ones.
One of the strangest friendships ever was the one between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, and Harry Houdini. Doyle was a staunch believer in communicating with the spirit world while Harry Houdini was highly critical of spiritualism and a medium's use of magic to trick people into contacting their deceased loved ones.