Why was Harry Houdini famous?

Delve into the secrets of Harry Houdini, who rose to stardom as the most famous magician and escape artist the world has ever known, at Biography.com. read more

Harry Houdini's grand illusions and daring, spectacular escape acts made him one of the most famous magicians of all time. Synopsis Born Erich Weisz on March 24, 1874, in Budapest, Hungary, young Harry Houdini moved with his family to Appleton, Wisconsin, where he later claimed he was born. read more

I don’t know that he was except to his fans and the people who considered him famous at the time. read more