- Handcuffs
- Chains
- Ropes
- Straitjackets
- Locked boxes
- Buried underground
- Submerged in water
- A milk can
- A Chinese water torture cell
Houdini's escapes were often performed in front of large audiences and were a major source of entertainment. He was also known for his ability to perform illusions, such as making objects disappear and reappear. Houdini's death in 1926 was a major loss to the world of magic and escape artistry.