They couldn't believe it! Now Harry was famous and everyone wanted to see his amazing escapes. However, Houdini escaped in a matter of a few minutes. The police searched Harry thoroughly and handcuffed him inside a cell. Then he challenged the English police at Scotland Yard to an escape. He would escape from all sorts of things like handcuffs, straitjackets, and ropes. Upon the advice of his manager, Martin Beck, Harry began to focus his act on escapes. Bess and Harry started their own magic act called 'The Houdinis.' For the rest of his career, Bess would act as Harry's assistant. They fell in love and married a year later.

While Harry and his brother were working at Coney Island, Harry met a dancer named Bess.

Around the age of seventeen he began doing a magic show with his brother 'Dash' called 'The Brothers Houdini.' Harry would spend hours working on magic tricks and practicing quick hand movements. Young Harry always had an interest in magic and performing. He worked as a locksmith for a time where he became an expert at picking locks (this skill would come in handy later). Harry worked various odd jobs to help out the family while growing up.

Houdini in water tank