Bess Houdini
ABOUT BESS HOUDINI
New York woman most famous for being the wife and assistant of legendary escape artist Harry Houdini . Following her husband's unexpcted death in October 1926, she dedicated her life to preserving his memory.
She sang and danced in a group called The Floral Sisters.
She played herself in the 1938 film "Religious Racketeers," directed by Frank O'Conner.
She was born Wilhelmina Beatrice Rahner. Her father, Gebhard, was a cabinet maker.
She married Harry Houdini in June 1894 and remained married to him until his death.
