A Hungarian-born American illusionist and stunt performer, noted for his sensational escape acts. Houdini’s magic often involved escapology, large-scale illusions, and debunking psychic phenomena. Harry Houdini was the world’s most famous escapologist and illusionist who specialized in spectacular escapes that often involved being chained, handcuffed, or otherwise confined in a seemingly inescapable device.
Harry Houdini, with his legendary escapes, remains one of the most famous magicians in history.