The National Archives has great stuff generally but specifically when it comes to magic history.
We found the front and back of Houdini (or as he called himself, Harry Handcuff Houdini) from September 12, 1918. The cards identify Bess (Beatrice) as his his nearest relative and specifies he is “medium” build and height with blue eyes and black hair. Interestingly, Houdini also stated he was “Native Born” and had a “weak left hand.”
Find more about our great magical history at the National Archives online here.
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