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The Tricks of Houdini
26:42 - 33:42 (07:00)
This transcript describes the art of sleight of hand of Harry Houdini, an illusionist who was famous for his handcuff tricks and swapping keys. It highlights how his tricks were perfected through many practices, making it seem like magic in reality.
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This podcast episode briefly discusses Harry Houdini's greatest trick inventions, with a recommendation of a detailed Gizmodo article on the subject.
26:42 - 28:16 (01:33)
Summary
This podcast episode briefly discusses Harry Houdini's greatest trick inventions, with a recommendation of a detailed Gizmodo article on the subject.
ChapterThe Tricks of Houdini
EpisodeHarry Houdini: More than Magic
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Harry Houdini's sleight of hand tricks were not limited to his famous handcuff escapes.
28:16 - 30:46 (02:30)
Summary
Harry Houdini's sleight of hand tricks were not limited to his famous handcuff escapes. He would swap keys while inspecting them, exchange them with someone else, and palm the key he had been examining to escape from handcuffs.
ChapterThe Tricks of Houdini
EpisodeHarry Houdini: More than Magic
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Houdini's innovative spirit led him to stand on tall structures for prolonged periods, experiment with suspension in block of ice, and utilize the early 20th-century invention of movies to capture his magic tricks and dazzle audience with them.
30:46 - 31:38 (00:51)
Summary
Houdini's innovative spirit led him to stand on tall structures for prolonged periods, experiment with suspension in block of ice, and utilize the early 20th-century invention of movies to capture his magic tricks and dazzle audience with them.
ChapterThe Tricks of Houdini
EpisodeHarry Houdini: More than Magic
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Harry Houdini was more than just a magician - he was also a movie star and inventor who created machines for his tricks.
31:38 - 33:42 (02:04)
Summary
Harry Houdini was more than just a magician - he was also a movie star and inventor who created machines for his tricks. However, he struggled with protecting his intellectual property while also avoiding being ripped off.