Harry Houdini Harry Houdini Harry Houdini (; born Erik Weisz, later Ehrich Weiss or Harry Weiss; March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926) was a Hungarian-born American illusionist and stunt performer, noted for his sensational escape acts. He first attracted notice in vaudeville in the US and then as "Harry Handcuff Houdini" on a tour of Europe, where he challenged police forces to keep him locked up. Soon he extended his repertoire to include chains, ropes slung from skyscrapers, straitjackets under water, and having to escape from and hold his breath inside a sealed milk can with water in it. In 1904,
Chanson Illusionist French and Scottish musical influence apparent in the production. Specifically, Ruhlmann found it to be apparent and claimed that "the French aspect comes up right away". "Chanson Illusionist" was included on the official list of 41 contenders for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2010, but it ultimately did not received a nomination. Chanson Illusionist "Chanson Illusionist" is a song recorded by French animator and musician Sylvain Chomet for the to the 2010 animated film, "The Illusionist". It was distributed digitally on 14 December 2010 through Warner Bros. Records and Milan Records, along with the rest of the