water torture cell
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The water torture cell is a famous escape-artist apparatus in which Harry Houdini was suspended upside down in a locked, water-filled tank, showcasing one of his most dramatic and perilous stunts.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Water Torture Cell | 0 |
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
escape-artist apparatus
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magic illusion ⓘ stage escape stunt ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Chinese Water Torture Cell
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Houdini’s Water Torture Cell NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Harry Houdini’s stage career
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early 20th-century magic ⓘ publicity stunts ⓘ |
| contains | water-filled tank ⓘ |
| creator | Harry Houdini NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalImpact |
inspired later escape acts
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referenced in popular culture depictions of Houdini ⓘ |
| designedFor | upside-down escape performance ⓘ |
| feature |
glass-fronted tank
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locking mechanism ⓘ metal frame ⓘ padlocks ⓘ stocks for securing the performer’s ankles ⓘ suspension chains ⓘ |
| firstPerformedBy | Harry Houdini NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
escapology
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illusionism ⓘ |
| goal | escape before running out of air ⓘ |
| intendedEffect |
create appearance of mortal danger
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create suspense ⓘ showcase Houdini’s escape abilities ⓘ |
| involves |
locking performer’s feet in stocks
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submerging performer in water ⓘ suspending performer upside down ⓘ |
| medium | live stage performance ⓘ |
| notableFor |
being one of Houdini’s most dramatic escapes
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high level of perceived danger ⓘ iconic status in magic history ⓘ |
| performanceStyle |
daredevil stunt
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escape act ⓘ |
| performer | Harry Houdini NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| requires |
breath control
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lock-picking skills ⓘ physical conditioning ⓘ underwater escape techniques ⓘ |
| riskType |
asphyxiation risk
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drowning hazard ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
books about Houdini
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documentaries about magic history ⓘ |
| usedBy | Harry Houdini NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedIn | Houdini’s touring shows ⓘ |
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subject surface form:
Harry Houdini