Houdini

[hoo-dee-nee] /huˈdi ni/

noun
1.
Harry (Erich Weiss) 1874–1926, U.S. magician.
/huːˈdiːnɪ/
noun
1.
Harry, real name Ehrich Weiss. 1874–1926, US magician and escapologist
n.

“escape artist or other ingenious person,” 1923, from Harry Houdini, professional name of U.S. escapist Erich Weiss (1874-1926).

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