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Houdini: The Elusive American Jewish Lives
Harry Houdini, born Erik Weisz, was a Hungarian-American illusionist and stunt performer who is best known for his escape acts. He was born in Budapest, Hungary, on March 24, 1874, to a Jewish family. His father, Mayer Samuel Weisz, was a rabbi,...
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