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Harry Houdini became an active Freemason and was a member of St Cecile Lodge No 568 in New York City. Because other magicians started copying him, Houdini stopped his "handcuff act" in 1908.

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Houdini replied that his stomach could take a lot.

Harry Houdini resided in 2435 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, a residence owned by Ralph M Walker.

51. The box was pulled up, still intact, with the handcuffs inside.

Houdini performed this escape many times.

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In 1909, Harry Houdini made a film in Paris for Cinema Lux titled Merveilleux Exploits du Celebre Harry Houdini a Paris. He became known as "The Handcuff King."

"My Two Sweethearts" – Houdini with his mother and wife, c.1907

With his new wealth, Houdini bought a dress said to have been made for Queen Victoria.

Afterward, he was taken to Grace Hospital in Detroit.

It's not clear if the punches caused his death.

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86. He said the grave is the Society's responsibility.

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Harry Houdini performed the milk can escape as a regular part of his act for only four years, but it has remained one of the acts most associated with him.

Even after being punched in the stomach in the dressing room, he did
not consult with any doctors for two days.

38. He even asked audience members to hold their breath with him.

60. But many props, like the mirror handcuffs and a milk can, survived. When he finally did, he had a fever of 102°F (39°C) and serious appendicitis.