The Mysterious Life of Harry Houdini

The transcript explores the life and career of Harry Houdini, highlighting his achievements in magic, film, aviation, and his efforts to debunk fraudulent mediums. It covers his famous escape acts, his involvement in World War I, and his rivalry with Howard Thurston. The transcript also delves into his collaboration with H.P. Lovecraft and the circumstances surrounding his death.

What was Harry Houdini's birth name?

• Eric Vice

• Howard Thurston

• Joseph Frank Keaton

• James Azhar

Which of the following was a significant achievement of Houdini in aviation?

• First person to fly over German soil

• First person to fly over Australian soil

• First person to fly over American soil

• First person to fly over French soil

What was the cause of Houdini's death?

• A car accident

• A plane crash

• A failed escape act

• Complications from appendicitis

What was Houdini's main goal in debunking mediums?

• To prove the existence of ghosts

• To find genuine proof of life after death

• To write a book on spiritualism

• To become a famous medium himself

What was one of Houdini's notable contributions during World War I?

• He flew planes for the military

• He performed to boost morale

• He wrote books for soldiers

• He invented new escape tricks

Who was the famous writer that Houdini had a falling out with over spiritualism?

• H.P. Lovecraft

• Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

• James Azhar

• Howard Thurston

Which famous writer ghostwrote a manuscript on spiritualism for Houdini?

• James Azhar

• Howard Thurston

• H.P. Lovecraft

• Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Who was Houdini's main rival in the magic community?

• James Azhar

• Howard Thurston

• Eric Vice

• H.P. Lovecraft

What position did Houdini hold in the Society of American Magicians?

• Treasurer

• Vice President

• Secretary

• President

Why is Houdini more remembered than his rival Howard Thurston?

• He was more talented

• He vanished an elephant in front of thousands

• He was a better magician

• He had more famous friends