The Magic of Harry Houdini Quiz

Where was Harry Houdini born?

• New York

• London

• Budapest

• Paris

What was Harry Houdini's real name?

• Harry Houdini

• Eugene Robert-Houdin

• Theo

• Ehrich Weiss

What book changed Harry Houdini's life?

• A Biography of Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin

• A Book of Magic Tricks

• A Book of Escape Techniques

• A Biography of Harry Houdini

What did Harry Houdini and his brother do to earn extra money?

• Worked at a bakery

• Performed magic shows

• Delivered newspapers

• Mowed lawns

What did Harry Houdini do to keep his body strong?

• Lift weights

• Do special exercises

• Eat a lot of food

• Run marathons

How did Harry Houdini practice for his underwater tricks?

• Swimming in the ocean

• Holding his breath in the bathtub

• Using a breathing machine

• Drinking a lot of water

What did Harry Houdini do to get accustomed to working in icy water?

• Used a heater

• Poured ice in the bathtub

• Took cold showers

• Wore a wetsuit

What was the reason for Harry Houdini's success?

• Luck

• Having a famous brother

• Practice and preparation

• Magic powers

How did Harry Houdini die?

• In a plane crash

• From internal damage after being punched

• In a car accident

• Old age

What did Harry Houdini and his wife Bess use in their magic tricks?

• A trunk

• A magic wand

• A crystal ball

• A cape