Harry Houdini's Impulse to Escape

Harry Houdini's impulse to escape dangerous situations attracted thousands of spectators. More

At age 33, Houdini began performing dangerous water escapes outdoors to promote his vaudeville shows around the country. His encore to escape not only appealed to thousands of spectators, but also brought people from foreign countries to escape from poverty and injustice.

AIR DATE 10/19/18