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Harry Houdini in Chains

The name Harry Houdini’s has become synonymous with magic. You think of magic back in the day and Houdini is the image we all think of. But this is a lesser known photo of the magician locked in chains as one of his stunts.

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Houdini came to the US from Hungary as a poor immigrant and ended up becoming one of the most famous and well-paid performers of his era. His escape acts, whether he was being locked in chains or put in a straitjacket, were highly respected and left audiences in awe.

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