![]() When Erik, now Harry Houdini, struck out with one of brothers in a magic act performed at city carnivals, museums, and beer halls, he relied on his mother for encouragement. According to Cecilia, she just had to hold Harry to her breast to get him to immediately stop crying. ![]() The two shared an intense bond since Erik was just an infant. Harry Houdini was born Erik Weisz to Mayer Samuel Weisz and Cecilia Steiner Weisz when Cecilia was 33 years old, "somewhat late by 19th century standards".
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