... Department, Scott Foresman, 19 00 East Lake Avenue, Glenview, Illinois 60025 10 V0G1 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 Harry Houdini was born Erik Weisz on March 24, 18 74, in Budapest, Hungary The name Weisz ... parks, museums, and the 18 93 Chicago World’s Fair He often performed with his brother, Theo They called themselves the Houdini Brothers For their act called the Metamorphosis, Harry was handcuffed ... row on the right, performed with the Welsh Brothers Circus in 18 95 Harry and Bess Houdini pose for a photograph In 18 99 Houdini s fortunes would change Houdini s handcuff escapes caught the attention...