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Who is Harry Houdini? Biography, gossip, facts?
Harry Houdini (born Erik Weisz in Budapest later Ehrich Weiss or Harry Weiss; March 24 1874 - October 31 1926) was an American stunt performer noted for his sensational escape acts. He first attracted notice as Harry Handcuff Houdini on a tour of Europe where he sensationally challenged different police forces to try to keep him locked up. This revealed a talent for gimmickry and for audience involvement that characterized all his work.
How does Harry Houdini look like? How did Harry Houdini look like young?
This is how Harry Houdini looks like. The photo hopefully gives you an impression of Harry Houdini's look, life and work.
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When is Harry Houdini's birthday?
Harry Houdini was born on the , which was a Tuesday. Harry Houdini's next birthday would be in 243 days (would be turning 152years old then).
How old would Harry Houdini be today?
Today, Harry Houdini would be 151 years old. To be more precise, Harry Houdini would be 55144 days old or 1323456 hours.
Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of Harry Houdini? Is there a Harry Houdini action figure?
We would think so. You can find a collection of items related to Harry Houdini right here.
What was Harry Houdini's zodiac sign?
Harry Houdini's zodiac sign was Aries.
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The ruling planet of Aries is Mars. Therefore, lucky days were Tuesdays and lucky numbers were: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63 and 72. Scarlet and Red were Harry Houdini's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Aries include: Spontaneity, Brazenness, Action-orientation and Openness. Negative character traits could be: Impatience, Impetuousness, Foolhardiness, Selfishness and Jealousy.Was Harry Houdini gay or straight?
Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether Harry Houdini was gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
61% of all voters think that Harry Houdini was gay (homosexual), 28% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 11% like to think that Harry Houdini was actually bisexual.
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Is Harry Houdini still alive? Are there any death rumors?
Unfortunately no, Harry Houdini is not alive anymore. The death rumors are true.
Are there any photos of Harry Houdini's hairstyle or shirtless?

Well, we don't have any of that kind, but here is a normal photo.
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How old was Harry Houdini when he/she died?
Harry Houdini was 52 years old when he/she died.
When did Harry Houdini die? How long ago was that?
Harry Houdini died on the 31st of October 1926, which was a Sunday. The tragic death occurred 98 years ago.
Do you have a photo of Harry Houdini?

There you go. This is a photo of Harry Houdini or something related.
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Where was Harry Houdini born?
Harry Houdini was born in Austria-Hungary, Budapest.
Did Harry Houdini do drugs? Did Harry Houdini smoke cigarettes or weed?
It is no secret that many celebrities have been caught with illegal drugs in the past. Some even openly admit their drug usuage. Do you think that Harry Houdini did smoke cigarettes, weed or marijuhana? Or did Harry Houdini do steroids, coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin? Tell us your opinion below. 25% of the voters think that Harry Houdini did do drugs regularly, 25% assume that Harry Houdini did take drugs recreationally and 50% are convinced that Harry Houdini has never tried drugs before.
Where did Harry Houdini die?
Harry Houdini died in Detroit, United States.
What was Harry Houdini's birth name?
Harry Houdini's birth name was Erich Weiss.
Has Harry Houdini ever been married? Who was married to Harry Houdini?
Harry Houdini is married or was married to Bess Houdini.
When did Harry Houdini retire? When did Harry Houdini end the active career?
Harry Houdini retired in 1926, which is more than 99 years ago.
When did Harry Houdini's career start? How long ago was that?
Harry Houdini's career started in 1891. That is more than 134 years ago.
Who are similar persons to Harry Houdini?
Mark Lewis (announcer), Akbar Mohammadi (student), Harry Sinclair, Phani Ramachandra and Alexios Laskaris Philanthropenos are persons that are similar to Harry Houdini. Click on their names to check out their FAQs.
What is Harry Houdini doing now?
As mentioned above, Harry Houdini died 98 years ago. Feel free to add stories and questions about Harry Houdini's life as well as your comments below.
What is Harry Houdini's net worth in 2025? How much does Harry Houdini earn?
According to various sources, Harry Houdini's net worth has grown significantly in 2025. However, the numbers vary depending on the source. If you have current knowledge about Harry Houdini's net worth, please feel free to share the information below.