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Houdini imitators
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Houdini imitators starting appearing as his handcuff escapes became successful.
Houdini inspired many, men and women. Some duplicated his escapes and others during the height of his fame were just trying to capitalize on his name. Houdini often ruthlessly defended his domain by challenging these imitators, advertising that his act was "patented" with threats to sue them, exposing them, or training someone of his own liking (including his brother Hardeen). [1]
- Oudini
- Cunning the Jail-breaker
- Freeman the escape artist
- Carl Mysto
- Bros Zachs
- Leo Houdeen
- Hardini
- Minerva
- Empress,"The Female Houdini"
- John Clempert
- Thohma Hoedini
- Excello
- Torrini
- Charles K. Tripp
- Martini-Szeny [2]
- Howdini
- Russell B. Grose [3]
References
- ↑ The secret life of Houdini: the making of America's first superhero By William Kalush, Larry Sloman (2006)
- ↑ http://www.rickyjay.com/newyorker.htm
- ↑ http://houston.bizjournals.com/houston/stories/2010/01/25/story13.html
