THE WEEK IN HOUDINI HISTORY
Aug. 9, 1918: Houdini performs at Southport Fireman's Benefit.
Aug. 10, 1916: Houdini performs for 1,500 inmates at Sing Sing prison.
Aug. 11, 1904: Houdini buys home at 278 W 113th Street in New York City. [more]
Aug. 12, 1912: Four seamen from the USS Nebraska tie Houdini to the mast.
Aug. 13, 1910: Houdini performs 25 minutes of magic aboard the RMS Mauretania bound for England.
Aug. 14, 1983: Second bust is stolen from Houdini's grave in Queens. [more]
Aug. 15, 1924: Houdini performs at a big top circus benefit in Southport, Connecticut.
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