



It has been reported that thousands of people would teem the streets to get a glimpse of the death defying exhibitionist. Ever savvy and publicity hungry Houdini's choice of location for these and similar stunts would be public spaces in areas which were sure to draw in huge crowds to watch in anticipation and disbelief. Hanging from a crane meters in the air, Houdini would seem to do the impossible and escape the grips of a regimented straitjacket while dangling upside down. Harry Houdini, renowned magician and escapologist became famous for his daredevil feats including the infamous Suspended Straitjacket Escape.
