... and escapism. Houdini would not only perform "standard" magic tricks, but he would also perform unparalleled feats of escape. From straightjackets while hanging off the side of a building above a crowded street of people to escaping from different jail cells around the world, throughout his illustrious career, Houdini escaped from all manner of objects. In England, he escaped from the most prestigious ... ...

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