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Harry Houdini

Gaze Into the Eyes of Harry Houdini

Gaze Into the Eyes of Harry Houdini

Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini, seen here in 1919, is still spoken of as one of history's greatest magicians, but he was a struggling performer at first, sometimes even playing the role of a wild man in circus sideshows.

In this photo: Harry Houdini

Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Jan 01, 1919
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