Chinese Water Torture Cell
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The Chinese Water Torture Cell is a predicament escape made famous by Hungarian-American escape artist Harry Houdini. The illusion consists of three parts: first, the magician's feet are locked in sto
Houdini performing the Chinese Water Torture Cell (c. 1913)
Newspaper advertising Houdini's Chinese water torture cell act (1915)
Harry Houdini
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Erik Weisz, known professionally as Harry Houdini, was an American escapologist, illusionist, and stunt performer noted for his escape acts.
Chinese Water Torture Cell
…The Chinese Water Torture Cell is a predicament escape made famous by Hungarian-American escape artist Harry Houdini. The illusion consists of three parts: first, the magician's feet are locked in stocks; next, he is suspended in mid-air from his ankles with a restraint…
Houdini, c. 1913
1895 poster for The Houdinis
Houdini, c. 1900
Hardeen with his brother, Houdini (seated left) c. 1901