However, Houdini continued to perform handcuff escapes and accept challenges and earned The years between 1897 and early 1899 proved no better, as the Houdinis didĪnything to earn income including performing comedy sketches and, ironically, séances.Įven attempted to sell his entire magic act and get a regular job. Houdinis, as The Gaiety Girls troupe and other performance companies they performedįolded. Stunts at police stations across the northeast. During this same year, Houdini began a series of handcuff escape publicity With traveling circuses and medicine shows in terrible conditions throughout 1895Įffort to secure a regular salary, Houdini became manager of a burlesque troupe called Partner when the two married-after only three weeks-on June 22, 1894. The partnership didn't last long, as Houdini met Willhelminaīeatrice Rahner, known to everyone as Bess, who became his professional and life-long Rebranded The Brothers Houdini with his actual brother Theo "Dash" Weiss (later known In spring 1894, the partnership with Jacobĭissolved and Houdini began performing solo for a short time as Professor Houdini, The midway at the 1893 Columbia Exposition. The Brothers Houdini performed around New York City in small theatres and dime museumsīetween 18, with occasional engagements in Philadelphia and Chicago, including The boys shared an interest in magic and after reading The Memories of Robert-Houdin,Īmbassador, Author and Conjuror, Ehrich decided to pursue magic professionally and formed Ehrich moved around and did a series of odd jobs until meeting Jacobġ888. In 1887, the family moved to the tenements Position at the synagogue, Rabbi Weiss and his family moved to Milwaukee in 1882,įamily experienced almost constant poverty. Sons Erik, Herman, Nathan, and William, joined Rabbi Weisz in Wisconsin. Later that same year, Cecilia Weisz, along with their His family to the United States and eventually secured a position at a synagogue inĪppleton, Wisconsin, in 1878. The case for immigrants, the spelling of the family name was changed to Weiss andīecame Ehrich (whose nickname Ehrie, became Harry). Man, aviator, author, and actor popularly known as Harry Houdini was born Erik Weiszīudapest, Hungary, to Rabbi Mayer Weisz and Cecilia Steiner on March 24, 1874. For more information please see the Ransomĭespite claiming he was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, the magician, escape artist, Which must be obtained by the researcher. The collection and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright Texas at Austin assume no responsibility.Īuthorization for publication is given on behalf of the University of Texas as the Highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which the Ransom Center and The University Legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacyĪrise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be Individuals represented in the collections without the consent of those individuals ResearchersĪre advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable That is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Ransom Center collections may contain material with sensitive or confidential information Researchers must create an online Research Account and agree to the Materials Use Policy before using archival materials. To make an appointment, please email Reference. Special permission from the Curator of Performing Arts, plus advance notice, is required to access artifacts. Houdini, Harry: An Inventory of His Collection at the Harry Ransom CenterĤ document boxes (1.68 linear feet), 1 flat box, 1 oversize folder (osf)Īrtifacts associated with the magician, escape artist, business man, aviator, author,
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