Harry Houdini's love of America was such that he always claimed Appleton, Wisconsin, as his birthplace. Born Ehrich Weiss on March 24, 1874 in Budapest, Hungary, Houdini's daring escapes would capture imaginations worldwide. | American Experience | PBS

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