Houdini Stole Ideas, Gave Free Performances

Houdini is considered the greatest magician ever, and there is an exhibit explaining how he did his tricks.  As an aside, in an article, there is this.

When one audience demanded that Hardeen escape in front of them, he obliged and received a standing ovation. When Hardeen told his older brother, Houdini decided he had to outdo his brother and developed the Hanging Straitjacket Escape. He frequently performed the act a few hours before his evening shows to draw a bigger audience.

Indeed, the great showman in essence stole ideas and gave away performances.  Read "Free" by Chris Anderson (listed to the left) on this topic and thank goodness his brother did not monopolize the act.

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