This fascinating memoir by the legendary escape artist and magician Harry Houdini tells the story of his extraordinary life and career. From his early days as a vaudeville performer to his death-defying feats of escapology, it offers a behind-the-scenes look at the man who became one of the most famous entertainers of his time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.