March 24, 1874: Birth Anniversary of Harry Houdini

This magician and escape artist was born Erik Weeisz at Budapest, Hungary in 1874 and died at Detroil Michigan on October 31, 1926.

Have students research more about Harry Houdini. http://www.biography.com/people/harry-houdini-40056#commercial-success

Invite someone to perform a magic trick for the class or watch a Youtube video showing/explaining a magic trick (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC1SgnzVRdg).

Writing journal prompt/discussion point: If magic tricks were a food, what kind of food would they be? Explain your answer.