Bess Houdini

Bess Houdini was the wife and partner of Harry Houdini. She was a magician in her own right and performed with Houdini on stage. Bess was born in 1876 in Budapest, Hungary and met Houdini while he was still a young man. The two were married in 1894 and had two children together. Bess was known for her intelligence and business acumen, and played an important role in Houdini's career. She was also a strong advocate for women's rights and was involved in several charitable organizations.