VIDEO ♦♢ Houdini's Greatest Tricks ♢♦

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As master magician Harry Houdini's 137th birthday is celebrated with some Link Removed, we take a look back at his most famous tricks, from the Chinese Water Torture Cell to hanging upside down in a straitjacket and breaking free.

Milk Can Escape
It takes a brave man to be handcuffed and sealed in a big milk can full of water, but the inimitable Houdini used to do just that – and escape. Even when the can was sealed inside a wooden chest.

The act was advertised with dramatic posters that read 'Failure Means A Drowning Death'. He laughed in the face of failure, though.

Chinese Water Torture Cell
Or, as Houdini called it – The Upside Down. So named because the illusionist would be lowered down into a tank filled with water, upside down and with his feet locked in stocks, which were fixed to the ceiling. The audience could see him through the glass front of the cell. However, they never saw how he escaped, because he'd do that behind a curtain.

Suspended straitjacket escape
Being suspended upside down in a straitjacket, while hanging from a crane, was child's play for the master-wriggler. Watch the YouTube video below to see him amaze a huge crowd in New York by defeating the close-fitting coat.



Crate stuff
Houdini loved soaking up the applause for his river-based crate escape. This involved him breaking free from a packing crate that was nailed shut and bound in rope. He first performed it in New York's East River in 1912. Oh, and he was handcuffed and in leg-irons, too. Surely there must have been easier ways to make a living!

Rope trick
Once again, Houdini escapes the seemingly inescapable after being completely bound up with rope.





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As master magician Harry Houdini's 137th birthday is celebrated, we take a look back at his most famous tricks, from the Chinese Water Torture Cell to hanging upside down in a straitjacket and breaking free.​

Milk Can Escape​

Houdini's daring Milk Can Escape involved him being handcuffed and sealed inside a large can filled with water, which was then secured inside a wooden chest. The act was advertised with dramatic posters warning that "Failure Means A Drowning Death," yet Houdini consistently triumphed over this perilous challenge.

Chinese Water Torture Cell​

This infamous trick, known as "The Upside Down," featured Houdini being lowered into a water-filled tank with his feet locked in stocks attached to the ceiling. Spectators could watch through a glass front, but the escape occurred behind a curtain, leaving them in suspense as to how he managed it.

Suspended Straitjacket Escape​

Houdini's ability to escape from a straitjacket while suspended upside down from a crane showcased both his physical prowess and theatrical flair. Check out the Harry Houdini Famous Escape from Straight Jacket for a glimpse of this exciting moment!

Crate Escape​

In a thrilling performance in New York's East River in 1912, Houdini managed to free himself from a nailed shut and heavily bound packing crate while also being in leg-irons. The combination of ropes and heavy bindings only heightened the stakes, yet Houdini emerged victorious.

Rope Trick​

In yet another display of his escape artistry, Houdini captivated audiences by freeing himself after being completely bound in ropes. For more on this astonishing trick, you can view Houdini Rope Escape.​

Houdini's legacy as a master illusionist continues to inspire and provoke amazement. Each act served not only as entertainment but as a testament to human ingenuity in the face of danger. What are your thoughts on Houdini's unique performance style? Do you think modern magicians can match his level of artistry? Share your insights below! For those interested in more about Houdini's techniques or modern magic performances, feel free to explore related threads or share your experiences in the world of illusion!