This is the title of a lengthy article I read on MyJewishLearning.com. Born as Erich Weisz in Budapest, Hungary in 1874, Harry Houdini was raised in Appleton, Wisconsin, where his father served as the rabbi of a synagogue. In the interest of time let me summarize the highlights for you:
Harry Houdini’s father was a Rabbi. Harry loved magic and became a magician.
I Hope you enjoyed the condensed version.