Theodore Hardeen
Hungarian-American entertainer (1876–1945) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The native form of this personal name is Weisz Ferenc Dezső. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Ferenc Dezső Weisz (March 4, 1876 – June 12, 1945), known as Theodore "Dash" Hardeen, was a Hungarian-American magician and escape artist who was the younger brother of Harry Houdini. Hardeen, who usually billed himself as the "brother of Houdini", was the founder of the Magician's Guild. Hardeen was the first magician to conceive escaping from a straitjacket in full view of the audience, rather than behind a curtain.[1]
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Theodore Hardeen | |
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Born | Ferenc Dezső Weisz (1876-03-04)March 4, 1876 |
Died | June 12, 1945(1945-06-12) (aged 69) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
Occupation | Magician |
Years active | 1893–1945 |
Relatives | Harry Houdini (brother) |
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