... held in chains." This message is illustrated throughout Houdini's career of magic 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 ... , Houdini performed his greatest feat by escaping from the Mirror Handcuffs, a pair of handcuffs designed and built with Houdini in mind. Throughout his career, Houdini did fe...

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