Harry Houdini was a master of illusion and engineer of escape tricks he became a worldwide sensation at the turn of the 20th century. And his legend endures today. Don't miss Houdini's Last Secrets, this Sunday, January 6th at 10P. | Science Channel

Harry Houdini was a famous American magician who was known for his incredible escapes. He began his career as a trapeze artist in circuses at a young age, and after relocating in New York City in 1882, he tried his luck in vaudeville shows. Houdini gained an international notoriety for his spectacular escapes from shackles, ropes, and handcuffs, as well as from other confined containers ranging from milk cans to coffins to prison cells, beginning around 1900. In this clip he is seen jumping off

We know that escape artist Harry Houdini died on Halloween almost 100 years ago in 1926. But exactly how he me his demise still remains a mystery. | Biography