“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength,
not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.”
― Vince Lombardi Jr.
After reading, “Spellbinder: The Life of Harry Houdini,” I know that Harry Houdini
possesses the quality of determination. The quote above is a good representation of
Houdini’s life for many reasons. In the beginning of Houdini’s career, he wasn’t making much
money, performing at the bottom rung of vaudeville theatres. Even though Houdini had many
failures, he didn’t give up on his dreams. He continued to learn the craft of showmanship,
struggling to make ends meet. When audience members didn’t like his tricks, he developed
new ones by watching and studying hundreds of other performers. Houdini was also
determined to prove his handcuff escape was not a cheat by challenging police all over the
country to try new ways to cuff him. If it wasn’t for Houdini’s determination, magic today
would not be the same.
Erich Weisz
Death Notice
Erich Weisz (known as Harry Houdini) was born
on March 24, 1874, in Budapest, Hungary. At the
age of 13, he moved with his father to New York
City and became interested in trapeze arts. Twenty
years
later,
Erich
launched
his
career
as
a
professional magician and renamed himself Harry
Houdini.
Harry is survived by his wife Bess, who
served as his lifelong stage assistant. Although
Harry got a rough start as a magician, he made it big
performing all over the world. He was most known
for his straightjacket and handcuff escapes. Harry
continued performing escape acts until his death on
October 31, 1926, at the age of 52. Although there
is some speculation as to the cause of his death,
there is no doubt that he was one of the world’s
most magical performers.
The symbol on Houdini’s shirt is a straightjacket. This
represents him because this was one of the first tricks
that made him famous.
Houdini’s shirt is blue because he became famous
after he was thirty years old.
His shirt is designed with polka-dots because has been
deceased for 87 years.
The pants are yellow with a zigzag pattern because he
was famous for a good reason, entertaining people
with his magic.
The shoes are orange because he did not have any
famous family members. His family was immigrants. His
father worked odd jobs for most of his life.
The color of the watch is red because Houdini
exhibits the trait of perseverance, never giving up on
his dream of becoming a famous magician.
“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength,
not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.”
― Vince Lombardi Jr.
After reading, “Spellbinder: The Life of Harry Houdini,” I know that Harry Houdini
possesses the quality of determination. The quote above is a good representation of
Houdini’s life for many reasons. In the beginning of Houdini’s career, he wasn’t making much
money, performing at the bottom rung of vaudeville theatres. Even though Houdini had many
failures, he didn’t give up on his dreams. He continued to learn the craft of showmanship,
struggling to make ends meet. When audience members didn’t like his tricks, he developed
new ones by watching and studying hundreds of other performers. Houdini was also
determined to prove his handcuff escape was not a cheat by challenging police all over the
country to try new ways to cuff him. If it wasn’t for Houdini’s determination, magic today
would not be the same.
Houdini Embarrasses Police
Station Once Again
Harry
Houdini,
accused
of
cheating
his
audience, set out to prove them wrong. Viewers
have speculated that Houdini hides a set of keys on
his body and uses them to escape. Yesterday, police
officers at a local San Francisco station stripped
Houdini of his clothes, to ensure he had nothing
concealed. His mouth was then taped shut, his
wrists and ankles were shackled in eleven sets of
police handcuffs.
Houdini was locked in an
interrogation room as police officers anxiously
waited
outside
the door.
Five
minutes later,
Houdini emerged with a smile on his face carrying all
sets of cuffs in his hand. Police all over the country
are determined to add new obstacles, not to be
embarrassed by this upstart magician.
The symbol on Houdini’s shirt is a straightjacket. This
represents him because this was one of the first tricks
that made him famous.
Houdini’s shirt is blue because he became famous
after he was thirty years old.
His shirt is designed with polka-dots because has been
deceased for 87 years.
The pants are yellow with a zigzag pattern because he
was famous for a good reason, entertaining people
with his magic.
The shoes are orange because he did not have any
famous family members. His family was immigrants. His
father worked odd jobs for most of his life.
The color of the watch is red because Houdini
exhibits the trait of perseverance, never giving up on
his dream of becoming a famous magician.