1. Escape artist is now an instant cast.

2. Today we tell about Harry Houdini, the great escape artist and magician.

3. Globe trotters visiting Escape Artist Vacations can browse vacation and activity listings by region or use a detailed search to locate the perfect international getaway.

4. Later, his brother, who was also an escape artist, discovered something important.

5. Legendary escape artist Harry Houdini is shown in chains in this photo circa 1899.

6. Harry Houdini enjoyed a long career as a magician and escape artist.

7. Houdini then began to develop his talents as an escape artist.

8. Thanks to 60,000 or so folks who voted on line in a poll sponsored by the zoo and New York's Daily News, the great escape artist will now be known as Mia.