THE WEEK IN HOUDINI HISTORY
Jan. 24, 1923: Suspended straitjacket escape from the Post building at 10th and Main in Kansas City.
Jan. 25, 1908: Debuts his yet unnamed Milk Can escape at the Columbia Theater in St Louis. Invited press do not attend. [more]
Jan. 26, 1900: Escapes shackles made for use on Civil War deserters at Providence City Hall police headquarters.
Jan. 27, 1913: Opens at the Palace Theatre in Hull, UK.
Jan. 28, 1902: Travels to Blois to visit the grave of Robert-Houdin.
Jan. 29, 1909: Challenged by Harland & Wolff, builders of the Titanic, to escape a packing case in Belfast.
Jan. 30, 1965: Houdini (1953) airs for first time on television. [story]
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