Houdini

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noun

Harry (Erich Weiss), 1874–1926, U.S. magician.

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Houdini (huːˈdiːnɪ)

—n
	Harry, real name Ehrich Weiss. 1874--1926, US magician and escapologist

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houdini

"escape artist or other ingenious person," 1923, from Harry Houdini, professional name of U.S. escapist Erich Weiss (1874-1926).

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