Houdini

Escape artist, debunked mediums

Contemporary weird famous 114 sayings

Sayings by Houdini

The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.

N/A (Misattribution) — Often misattributed to him, but he did explore similar themes in his anti-spiritualism work.
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I fight against the charlatans and the fakers.

1920s — Referring to his crusade against fraudulent mediums.
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My greatest delight is in baffling and bewildering.

1920s — From his writings on the art of magic.
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I have always tried to do something that has never been done before.

1920s — Reflecting on his innovative approach to escapes.
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The hand is quicker than the eye, but the mind is quicker than both.

early 1900s — A principle he often emphasized in his explanations of illusion.
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I believe in the power of the human spirit to overcome all obstacles.

1920s — A statement often associated with his inspiring feats.
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My greatest reward is the applause of the audience.

1920s — From an interview about his motivations.
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I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.

early 1900s — A common aphorism he reportedly used.
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I want to be remembered as the man who was never caught.

1920s — A statement about his desired legacy.
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There are no such things as ghosts.

1920s — A strong declaration from his anti-spiritualism stance.
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I am a prisoner of my own making.

1920s — A paradoxical statement about his self-imposed challenges.
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My whole life has been a struggle against the impossible.

1920s — A retrospective on his career of defying expectations.
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I don't believe in miracles, I believe in hard work.

1920s — Reflecting his pragmatic approach to his feats.
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The greatest trick is to make people believe you are doing something impossible.

early 1900s — A core tenet of his philosophy on illusion.
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I am a puzzle, and I love to be solved.

1920s — A playful statement about his enigmatic persona.
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My only fear is that I will fail to entertain.

1920s — Emphasizing his dedication to his audience.
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I defy anyone to explain how I do it.

early 1900s — A challenge often issued during his performances.
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The chains are only as strong as the mind that conceives them.

early 1900s — A metaphorical statement about overcoming mental barriers.
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I am a master of deception, but I never deceive for evil.

1920s — Distinguishing his art from fraudulent practices.
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My greatest achievement is that I am still here.

1920s — A statement on his longevity and survival in a dangerous profession.
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