Magician Harry Houdini was the first great magician of the 20th century, building a sensational career by becoming a master of the escape act and for a time was the highest paid performer in the US. Many people still consider him one of the greatest magicians even today, more than 80 years after his death. http://www.squidoo.com/houdini-magician Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:03:25 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:35:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/houdini-magician Magician Harry Houdini was the first great magician of the 20th century, building a sensational career by becoming a master of the escape act and for a time was the highest paid performer in the US. Many people still consider him one of the greatest magicians even today, more than 80 years after his death. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:35:57 -0600