THE WEEK IN HOUDINI HISTORY
May 9, 1921: Terror Island released in the UK.
May 10, 1903: Escapes from the Siberian Transport Prison Van in Moscow. [more]
May 11, 1910: Leaves Australia aboard the Manuka.
May 12, 1919: Harry Kellar gives Houdini his automaton "Psycho". [story]
May 13, 1924: Signs contract with Affiliated Lyceum & Chautauqua Assn., Inc., for a nine week lecture tour. [more]
May 14, 1908: Jumps handcuffed from the Market Street Bridge in Philadelphia. [more]
May 15, 1976: The Truth About Houdini airs on American television for the first time. [story]
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