A common pickpocket trick is for the operator to carry a shawl or overcoat carelessly over the left arm, and to take a seat on the right side of the person they intend to rob in a streetcar or other vehicle. Harry Houdini armcarelesslycarry share on social
It is still an open question, however, as to what extent exposure really injures a performer. Harry Houdini exposureextentinjure Change image and share on social
Another method of eating burning coals employs small balls of burned cotton in a dish of burning alcohol. Harry Houdini alcoholballburn Change image and share on social
Pickpockets either work alone or in pairs, or what is called a mob. Harry Houdini callmobpair Change image and share on social
The pickpocket is usually very well dressed and of prepossessing appearance. Harry Houdini appearancedresspickpocket Change image and share on social
Only one man ever betrayed my confidence, and that only in a minor matter. Harry Houdini betrayconfidenceman Change image and share on social
Fire has always been and, seemingly, will always remain, the most terrible of the elements. Harry Houdini elementfireremain Change image and share on social
In all feats of fire-eating it should be noted that the head is thrown well back, so that the flame may pass out of the open mouth instead of up into the roof, as it would if the head were held naturally. Harry Houdini backeatfeat share on social
But it must not be thought that I say this out of personal experience: for in the many years that I have been before the public my secret methods have been steadily shielded by the strict integrity of my assistants, most of whom have been with me for years. Harry Houdini assistantexperienceintegrity share on social
I think that in a year I may retire. I cannot take my money with me when I die and I wish to enjoy it, with my family, while I live. I should prefer living in Germany to any other country, though I am an American, and am loyal to my country. Harry Houdini americancountrydie share on social
