Over the years the Chinese Water Torture Cell has become known as the Water Torture Cell. Tired of imitators, Houdini created the Chinese Water Torture Cell which was the pinnacle of all of his previous escapes. These challenges included jail escapes, handcuff escapes, strait jacket escapes, mail bag escapes and many more. He took Europe by storm in the early 1900's and became a sensation by accepting and beating any challenge to be restrained. In the beginning Houdini struggled to earn a living performing magic and it wasn't until he added escapes to his act that he began to experience success. Houdini performing the Water Torture Cell Houdini publicly stated that his birthday was Apand it is thought that the reason for this was so he would be viewed as a 'true' American and not an immigrant. Harry was a play on his nickname pronounced "Errie" and Houdini was in tribute to Robert-Houdin who was a famous French magician. His father died when Erik was very young and to help support his family he began performing. Many people know a bit about Houdini but for those who don't here is a quick history.Įrik Weisz was born in Budapest, Hungary on Maand his family immigrated to the United States that same year. He was lowered - head first - into the water tank and the stocks were locked to the tank. Houdini's feet were secured in a set of stocks and he was lifted upside-down. In the Chinese Water Torture Cell an upright tank of water was placed on stage. His most famous and spectacular escape was the Chinese Water Torture Cell. Harry Houdini is famous for being the man no jail or restraint could hold. At the time of purchase, we were unaware of the historical significance of what we had found.
In November 2019 we made the most incredible purchase. The Houdini Water Torture Cell has been performed! Click here for the video!
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