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Harry Houdini's Innovations and Patents
33:42 - 40:40 (06:58)
Harry Houdini was not only an escape artist, but also an innovator who patented many ideas, some of which were never used or abandoned midway through the process. He even copyrighted a one act play by performing it in front of one person live on stage.
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Harry Houdini's performances showcased his impressive talents in the art of magic and the domain of science.
33:42 - 36:01 (02:18)
Summary
Harry Houdini's performances showcased his impressive talents in the art of magic and the domain of science. He used a clever loophole in copyright law to protect his unique acts and patents, while many of his innovative ideas remained underutilized.
ChapterHarry Houdini's Innovations and Patents
EpisodeHarry Houdini: More than Magic
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Harry Houdini was fiercely driven, and his aviation career was merely an extension of this drive.
36:02 - 37:22 (01:20)
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Harry Houdini was fiercely driven, and his aviation career was merely an extension of this drive. He reportedly became the first person to fly an airplane on Australian soil and even took out the first life insurance policy for an airplane accident.
ChapterHarry Houdini's Innovations and Patents
EpisodeHarry Houdini: More than Magic
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Wells Adams and Tyler Florence are teaming up for a new podcast on I Heart Radio called "Two Dudes in a Kitchen".
37:22 - 40:40 (03:18)
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Wells Adams and Tyler Florence are teaming up for a new podcast on I Heart Radio called "Two Dudes in a Kitchen". They will explore the relationship between our brains and our experiences by tackling unusual questions.