Houdini

[ hoo-dee-nee ]

noun

1. Harry Erik WeiszorErich Weiss, 1874–1926, U.S. magician.

Houdini

/ huːˈdiːnɪ /

noun

1. HoudiniHarry18741926MUSTHEATRE: magicianTHEATRE: escapologist Harry, real name Ehrich Weiss. 1874–1926, US magician and escapologist

Example Sentences

The event, which was being filmed for TV, concentrated largely on the star's latest album, Radical Optimism, with the set list including hits like Houdini, Training Season and Illusion.

From BBC

A few years after legendary magician Harry Houdini crusaded against spiritualists and mediums, spook shows started popping up throughout North America and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times

The rapper also took home the prizes for best hip-hop video and best visual effects for Houdini.

From BBC

Then he croaks the hook from the album’s first single, “Houdini,” a riff on the chorus of Steve Miller’s “Abracadabra”:

From Salon

It further fuels the perception that Trump is a legal Houdini escaping another jam.

From Salon

Related Words

• escapologist