It is still an open question, however, as to what extent exposure really injures a performer. — Harry Houdini Copy Share Image
Magic is the sole science not accepted by scientists, because they can't understand it. — Harry Houdini Copy Share Image
Flames from the lips may be produced by holding in the mouth a sponge saturated with the purest gasoline. — Harry Houdini Copy Share Image
Another method of eating burning coals employs small balls of burned cotton in a dish of burning alcohol. — Harry Houdini Copy Share Image
I am not an irretrievable skeptic. I am not hopelessly prejudiced. I am perfectly willing to believe, and my mind is wide open; but… — Harry Houdini Copy Share Image
Keep up your enthusiasm! There is nothing more contagious than exuberant enthusiasm. — Harry Houdini Copy Share Image
No prison can hold me; no hand or leg irons or steel locks can shackle me. No ropes or chains can keep me from… — Harry Houdini Copy Share Image
No performer should attempt to bite off red-hot iron unless he has a good set of teeth. — Harry Houdini Copy Share Image
To cause the face to appear in a mass of flame make use of the following: mix together thoroughly petroleum, lard, mutton tallow and… — Harry Houdini Copy Share Image
