Harry Houdini was a master of illusion and engineer of escape tricks he became a worldwide sensation at the turn of the 20th century. And his legend endures today. Don't miss Houdini's Last Secrets, this Sunday, January 6th at 10P. | Science Channel

Harry Houdini was a famous American magician who was known for his incredible escapes. He began his career as a trapeze artist in circuses at a young age, and after relocating in New York City in 1882, he tried his luck in vaudeville shows. Houdini gained an international notoriety for his spectacular escapes from shackles, ropes, and handcuffs, as well as from other confined containers ranging from milk cans to coffins to prison cells, beginning around 1900. In this clip he is seen jumping off

furniture store by weekday, coffee shop by weekend ☕️ 🪑 We recently discovered Studio Beni in Union City, a furniture store that literally transforms a coffee shop every Saturday Sunday. Fun fact: the space was once Harry Houdini’s photo lab. On weekends, the shop serves all kinds of coffees, matchas, and baked goods - and during the week, it has some really cool antique furniture pieces. 📍 216 19th Street, Union City We’ve got a full recap: https://www.hobokengirl.com/coffee-shop-furniture-st

We know that escape artist Harry Houdini died on Halloween almost 100 years ago in 1926. But exactly how he me his demise still remains a mystery. | Biography