The Great Houdini
The performer known world wide as Harry
Houdini was born on March 24, 1874 in Budapest.
Although Houdini often claimed to be born in Appleton,
Wisconsin, Houdini actually came to the United States when
he was four years old. To this day many connected with the
small town of Appleton still claim the untruth that Houdini
was born there strictly to attract tourists. Houdini's father
was Mayer Samuel Weiss. Houdini's father was a Rabbi.
His mother's name was Cecilia Steiner Weiss. His parents
spoke little English, and the family was quite poor so most of
the children began to work at an early age. From the age of
eight young Ehrich Weiss sold newspapers and worked as a
shoe shine boy. At the age of 12, young Ehrich left home to
make his way in the world in an attempt to help support his
family. Young Ehrich traveled the country for about a year,
always sending money home when he could. Finally he
joined up with his father in New York City. The family
moved to New York......
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