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In 1921, Harry Houdini started his own film company called - wait for it - the Houdini Picture Corporation.
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Meaning of "Houdini" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HOUDINI

Houdini  [huːˈdiːnɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HOUDINI

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Houdini is a noun.
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WHAT DOES HOUDINI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Houdini

Harry Houdini

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American illusionist and stunt performer, noted for his sensational escape acts. He first attracted notice 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 hold his breath inside a sealed milk can. In 1904, thousands watched as he tried to escape from special handcuffs commissioned by London's Daily Mirror, keeping them in suspense for an hour. Another stunt saw him buried alive and only just able to claw himself to the surface, emerging in a state of near-breakdown. While many suspected that these escapes were faked, Houdini presented himself as the scourge of fake magicians and spiritualists. As President of the Society of American Magicians, he was keen to uphold professional standards and expose fraudulent artists. He was also quick to sue anyone who pirated his escape stunts. Houdini made several movies, but quit acting when it failed to bring in money. He was also a keen aviator, and aimed to become the first man to fly a plane in Australia.

Definition of Houdini in the English dictionary

The definition of Houdini in the dictionary is Harry, real name Ehrich Weiss. 1874–1926, US magician and escapologist.

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genie
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kundalini
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panini
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queenie
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weenie
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Synonyms and antonyms of Houdini in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Houdini» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HOUDINI

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胡迪尼
1,325 millions of speakers

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Houdini
570 millions of speakers

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Houdini
510 millions of speakers

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Houdini
380 millions of speakers
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هوديني
280 millions of speakers

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Гудини
278 millions of speakers

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Houdini
270 millions of speakers

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Houdini
260 millions of speakers

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Houdini
220 millions of speakers

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Houdini
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Houdini
180 millions of speakers

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フーディーニ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

후디니
85 millions of speakers

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Houdini
85 millions of speakers
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Houdini
80 millions of speakers

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Houdini
75 millions of speakers

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हौडिनी
75 millions of speakers

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Houdini
70 millions of speakers

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Houdini
65 millions of speakers

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Houdini
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Гудіні
40 millions of speakers

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Houdini
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Χουντίνι
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Houdini
14 millions of speakers
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Houdini
10 millions of speakers
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Houdini
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Trends of use of Houdini

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HOUDINI»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HOUDINI» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Houdini

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10 QUOTES WITH «HOUDINI»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Houdini.
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Criss Angel
One of my inspirations, Harry Houdini, remains an icon of the art because he defied our primal fears. His demonstrations in the early 20th century, especially his escape from the Chinese water torture cell, represented triumph over suffocation, drowning, disorientation and helplessness.
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Criss Angel
I think if you would have cut Houdini with a knife, blood wouldn't come out, PR would.
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Kage Baker
In 1921, Harry Houdini started his own film company called - wait for it - the Houdini Picture Corporation.
4
David Blaine
I don't think you can say something is or isn't magic. That's what was cool about Houdini, because he was a magician who had a magic show, but he was also an escape artist, and they kind of, over time, blended together. They both kind of enhance each other, I think.
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David Blaine
I remember finding a Houdini book at the library and seeing an image of him chained on the side of a building. He looked so intense and scary, and I couldn't get that image out of my head. That started building up my love of magic.
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David Blaine
It was just like a digital fixation with cards and math and science and then I started to look at images of great magicians from Houdini down the line.
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Morton Feldman
No one has the Houdini school of composition.
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Ann Hood
Through the eight books in 'The Treasure Chest' series, readers will meet twins Maisie and Felix and learn the secrets and rules of time travel, where they will encounter some of these famous and forgotten people. In Book 1, Clara Barton, then Alexander Hamilton, Pearl Buck, Harry Houdini, and on and on.
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James Randi
There's something about the Houdini act that is not always made clear - about the escape act in general.
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Michael Redhill
I've always loved Houdini, not just because of what he did, but also because of what he stood for. He was a self-made man in a time when the idea of celebrity was still new, and he used his celebrity for good.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOUDINI»

Discover the use of Houdini in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Houdini and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Fooling Houdini: Magicians, Mentalists, Math Geeks, and the ...
When Alex Stone was five years old, his father bought him a magic kit—a gift that would spark a lifelong love.
Alex Stone, 2012
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The Magic of Houdini
With this book, you will be able to apply all of Houdini's features to your projects, including modeling, character animation, particle effects animation, dynamic stimulation animation, shading, simple shader creation, lighting, rendering, ...
William M. Cunningham, 2005
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The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America's First ...
Grounded in solid research, but as exciting and dramatic as a good thriller, THE SECRET LIFE OF HOUDINI traces the magician's long and circuitous route from struggling vaudevillian to worldwide legend.
William Kalush, Larry Sloman, 2008
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I, Houdini
But Houdini thinks it’s all worth it, because he is desperate to explore the great Outdoors. But once he gets out, will he ever come back? Or will this be his final escape? From the Trade Paperback edition.
Lynne Reid Banks, 2011
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Houdini On the Spot: Power User Tips and Techniques
Packed with more than 350 techniques, this book delivers what you need to know-on the spot.
Craig Zerouni, 2014
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Houdini, Tarzan, and the Perfect Man: The White Male Body ...
A remarkable new work from one of our premier historians In his exciting new book, John F. Kasson examines the signs of crisis in American life a century ago, signs that new forces of modernity were affecting men's sense of who and what ...
John F. Kasson, 2002
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Houdini's Paper Magic
This volume is divided into four parts: Paper Tricks (23 tricks); Paper Folding (7 tricks); Paper Tearing (11 tricks); and finally Paper Puzzles (16 tricks).
Harry Houdini, 2001
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A Magician Among the Spirits
Reprint. Originally published: New York: Harper & Bros., 1924.
Harry Houdini, 2011
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The Houdini Box
A chance encounter with Harry Houdini leaves a small boy in possession of a mysterious box--one that might hold the secrets to the greatest magic tricks ever performed.
‎2008
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Houdini: a musical
Houdini unlocks time and reality--on the page, in a box, under water, onstage!
Muriel Rukeyser, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOUDINI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Houdini is used in the context of the following news items.
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Wildlife biologist talks about her book: Orangutan Houdini
Illustrated by Kathie Kelleher, the book title reflects the name of the famous early twentieth-century magician and escape artist, Harry Houdini. «Shelburne News, Jul 15»
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Montgomery family opens room escape venue
Houdini's Game Room, the second room, is scheduled to open by the end of July and The Tower, a replica of the gift shop and top of the Carew ... «Cincinnati.com, Jul 15»
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Houdini Plaza to host outdoor film series
A cast of film characters that are family favorites — the Grinch and Baymax included — will get a big-screen showcase as part of the Summer ... «Appleton Post Crescent, Jul 15»
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Football: Houdini act saviour in Greek play
Locked 3-3 in regulation time, the Bill Robertson-coached Blues came away with what can best be described as a Houdini act in the 4-3 victory. «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
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Liverpool city centre streets taken back in time for Harry Houdini
It is understood to be for a new TV series, “Houdini and Doyle”, which is to ... Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and the master illusionist Harry Houdini. «Liverpool Echo, Jul 15»
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Watch: Prize-winning tortoise Harry Houdini struts his stuff
Watch: Prize-winning tortoise Harry Houdini struts his stuff Harry the Houdini, a local rescue tortoise, won a first place blue ribbon and a best in ... «SILive.com, Jul 15»
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Prison HOUDINI
Mark DeFriest and his father in this undated photo. Mr. DeFriest's Houdini-like escapes from straitjackets, leg irons, handcuffs and prison cells ... «Florida Weekly, Jul 15»
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Djokovic does the Houdini act
Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his fourth round match against Kevin Anderson at the Wimbledon championships in London on ... «onmanorama, Jul 15»
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Houdini's Room Escape to open in Montgomery
The live-adventure, entertainment venue, Houdini's Room Escape, is set to open Friday on Montgomery Road. Houdini's Room Escape will ... «Cincinnati.com, Jul 15»
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Have You Seen This Musical? Why Shows Like Houdini and King …
Remember Houdini? What about the Princess Bride musical or the stage version of King Kong (that's the one with a two-story animatronic ... «TheaterMania.com, Jul 15»

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