Harry Houdini: The Making of a Legend

The video explores the life of Harry Houdini, born as Eric Weiss in Budapest. It delves into the mysteries surrounding his birth and his family's move to America. Facing poverty, Houdini worked various jobs to support his family. A magic show inspired him, leading to his transformation in New York, where he embraced athletics and began crafting his Houdini persona. Influenced by Robert Houdin, he adopted the name Houdini, marking the start of his journey to fame and success in magic.

What was the original name of Harry Houdini?

• Dr. Lin

• Robert Houdan

• Jacob Hyman

• Eric Weiss

Why did the Weiss family move to Milwaukee?

• To pursue a career in magic

• For a new job opportunity

• To join other Jewish families

• To escape a duel

What type of work did Eric Weiss do to support his family?

• He was a school teacher

• He became a magician

• He sold flowers and shined shoes

• He worked as a rabbi

What was the name of the magician whose show inspired Eric Weiss?

• Jacob Hyman

• Robert Houdan

• Dr. Lin

• Alfred Hitchcock

What effect did Dr. Lin perform that captivated Eric Weiss?

• Disappearing act

• Levitation

• Paleogenesia

• Card tricks

In which city did Eric Weiss start to develop his Houdini persona?

• New York City

• Budapest

• Milwaukee

• Appleton

What activity did Eric Weiss become interested in while in New York?

• Magic shows

• Athletics

• Writing

• Painting

Who inspired Eric Weiss to adopt the name Houdini?

• Dr. Lin

• Robert Houdan

• Jacob Hyman

• His father

What does adding an 'i' to the end of Houdan signify in French?

• Opposite of Houdan

• Different from Houdan

• Greater than Houdan

• Like Houdan

What did Eric Weiss consider his 'gospel'?

• A book on athletics

• His diary

• The memoirs of Robert Houdan

• The Bible