Houdini
[huːˈdiːni]Meaning
a stage name of the American escapologist Erik Weisz
Background Story
Houdini is the professional name of Erik Weisz, an American escapologist, illusionist and stunt performer. The word is also used for an escape artist, and as a verb meaning to escape a difficult situation quickly.
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