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Harry Houdini

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Illusionist · Austria–Hungary

Date of birth
March 24, 1874
Died on October 31, 1926
Died at the age of 52
Would have turned 152 today

Hungarian-born American illusionist, escapologist, and stunt performer (1874–1926)

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Harry Houdini was an illusionist (Austria–Hungary). Harry Houdini was born on March 24, 1874 in Budapest. Among other things, Harry Houdini was known for The Grim Game, The Man from Beyond, and The Master Mystery.

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Born
March 24, 1874 in Budapest
Died
October 31, 1926
Nationality
Austria–Hungary and United States
Occupations
Illusionist, Magician, Film producer, Escape artist, and Philosopher
Languages
English
Fame
Wikipedia articles in 85 languages

Birthday

Date of birth
March 24, 1874
Born on a
Tuesday
Zodiac sign
Aries
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Died at the age of 52
Today
Would have turned 152 today
  • Debut in 1919, the year Harry Houdini turned 45.

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star on Hollywood Walk of Fame–
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