Some of Houdini's most famous accomplishments include:
* Escaping from a straitjacket while suspended upside down from a crane over the Thames River in London.
* Escaping from a sealed milk can that was submerged in a water tank.
* Escaping from a Chinese water torture cell, where he was suspended upside down in a tank of water with his hands and feet chained.
* Escaping from a coffin that was buried underground for six feet.
* Walking through a brick wall.
* Levitating several feet off the ground.
In addition to his escape acts, Houdini also performed other magical acts, such as card tricks, coin tricks, and mind-reading. He was also a skilled ventriloquist and a performer of magic tricks.
Houdini's career spanned more than three decades, and he performed all over the world. He was a master of showmanship and suspense, and his acts were always met with great applause. Houdini died on October 31, 1926, after being punched in the abdomen during a performance. Despite his death, Houdini's legacy as a master magician and escape artist remains alive today.