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This week on Hashtag History, we will be discussing one of History’s most fascinating, magical, and sometimes spooky characters…the man that actually died on no other day but Halloween itself…Mr. Harry Houdini.
Harry Houdini was best known as a magician and escape artist who performed incredible feats such as being restrained and escaping from the belly of a whale, swallowing hundreds of needles and then bringing them back up, escaping from a crate that had been weighed down and sunk in the river, and, of course, escaping from the infamous Chinese Water Torture Cell. These are just a few of the incredible stunts that Houdini performed that we will be discussing this week. But in addition to discussing the things Houdini was most known for, we will also be diving into his personal life, his upbringing as a Hungary-native who moved to America at a young age, his endearing relationship with his wife, his likewise “endearing” relationship with his mom, his efforts to debunk spiritualists, and his mysterious and untimely death.
Follow Hashtag History on Instagram @hashtaghistory_podcast for all of the pictures mentioned in this episode.
Citations for all sources can be located on our website at www.HashtagHistory-Pod.com.
You can also check out our website for super cute merch!
You can now sponsor a cocktail and get a shout-out on air! Just head to www.buymeacoffee.com/hashtaghistory or head to the Support tab on our website!
You can locate us on www.Patreon.com/hashtaghistory where you can donate $1 a month to our Books and Booze Supply. All of your support goes a long ways and we are endlessly grateful! To show our gratitude, all Patreon Supporters receive an automatic 15% OFF all merchandise in our merchandise store, bonus Hashtag Hangouts episodes, a shoutout on social media, and stickers!
THANKS FOR LISTENING!
- Rachel and Leah
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This week on Hashtag History, we will be discussing one of History’s most fascinating, magical, and sometimes spooky characters…the man that actually died on no other day but Halloween itself…Mr. Harry Houdini.
Harry Houdini was best known as a magician and escape artist who performed incredible feats such as being restrained and escaping from the belly of a whale, swallowing hundreds of needles and then bringing them back up, escaping from a crate that had been weighed down and sunk in the river, and, of course, escaping from the infamous Chinese Water Torture Cell. These are just a few of the incredible stunts that Houdini performed that we will be discussing this week. But in addition to discussing the things Houdini was most known for, we will also be diving into his personal life, his upbringing as a Hungary-native who moved to America at a young age, his endearing relationship with his wife, his likewise “endearing” relationship with his mom, his efforts to debunk spiritualists, and his mysterious and untimely death.
Follow Hashtag History on Instagram @hashtaghistory_podcast for all of the pictures mentioned in this episode.
Citations for all sources can be located on our website at www.HashtagHistory-Pod.com.
You can also check out our website for super cute merch!
You can now sponsor a cocktail and get a shout-out on air! Just head to www.buymeacoffee.com/hashtaghistory or head to the Support tab on our website!
You can locate us on www.Patreon.com/hashtaghistory where you can donate $1 a month to our Books and Booze Supply. All of your support goes a long ways and we are endlessly grateful! To show our gratitude, all Patreon Supporters receive an automatic 15% OFF all merchandise in our merchandise store, bonus Hashtag Hangouts episodes, a shoutout on social media, and stickers!
THANKS FOR LISTENING!
- Rachel and Leah

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