Tag #John Henry Anderson

How did the Scottish magician John Henry Anderson influence the legendary escapologist Harry Houdini, and what specific evidence supports this claim?

John Henry Anderson, a 19th-century magician from Aberdeenshire, Scotland, significantly influenced Harry Houdini despite never meeting. Anderson's innovative magic acts, including pulling a rabbit from a hat, and his shrewd self-promotion established him as "The Great Wizard of the North", inspiring Houdini's career and showmanship. Houdini later visited Anderson's grave and funded its upkeep.