Ferenc Dezső Weisz, known as Theodore "Dash" Hardeen, was a Hungarian-American magician and escape artist who was the younger brother of Harry Houdini. Hardeen, who usually billed himself as the "brother of Houdini", was the founder of the Magician's Guild. Hardeen was the first magician to conceive escaping from a straitjacket in full view of the audience, rather than behind a curtain.
Hardeen in 1905
Hardeen with his brother, Houdini (seated left) c. 1901
Hardeen's tombstone at the Houdini gravesite at Machpelah Cemetery in Queens. The inscription reads: "He went about doing good. We miss you, dear."
Erik Weisz, known as Harry Houdini, was a Hungarian-American escape artist, illusionist, and stunt performer, noted for his escape acts.
Houdini, c. 1900
Houdini in a publicity shoot wearing chains and padlocks, 1899
Signed drawing by Manuel Rosenberg 1927
"My Two Sweethearts" – Houdini with his mother and wife, c. 1907