Chapter
The Great Houdini
18:25 - 26:42 (08:17)
This podcast episode talks about the life and career of Harry Houdini, including how he got his start in magic and eventually became one of the most famous magicians in history.
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Martin Beck, a well-known figure in the vaudeville scene, helped draw attention to performers and obtain official endorsements from local police, boosting their reputation in new towns.
18:25 - 21:40 (03:14)
Summary
Martin Beck, a well-known figure in the vaudeville scene, helped draw attention to performers and obtain official endorsements from local police, boosting their reputation in new towns.
ChapterThe Great Houdini
EpisodeHarry Houdini: More than Magic
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Despite achieving immense success in his career as a magician, Harry Houdini never settled for mediocrity and constantly challenged himself to create new and innovative tricks throughout his life.
21:40 - 25:30 (03:49)
Summary
Despite achieving immense success in his career as a magician, Harry Houdini never settled for mediocrity and constantly challenged himself to create new and innovative tricks throughout his life.
ChapterThe Great Houdini
EpisodeHarry Houdini: More than Magic
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Harry Houdini's milk can escape trick involved him being padlocked inside an oversized milk can filled with water, and after two minutes of raising the audience's tension, he would emerge triumphant.
25:30 - 26:42 (01:12)
Summary
Harry Houdini's milk can escape trick involved him being padlocked inside an oversized milk can filled with water, and after two minutes of raising the audience's tension, he would emerge triumphant. He later found imitators doing the same thing, which caused him to innovate further.