Yet, as Houdini’s fame rose, Bess found herself farther from the limelight and the attention focused solely on the adventurous feats of her husband. After marrying Houdini, she joined her husband on stage and they appeared as “The Houdinis.” A petite woman, Bess helped Houdini perfect the Metamorphosis illusion with her speed and agility. Bess, a Cathholic girl born in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, was an entertainer in her own right and performed at the Sea Beach Palace in Coney Island as part of “The Floral Sisters” trio. The newlyweds spent their honeymoon at Coney Island and were married for 32 years. On June 22, 1894, Harry Houdini married Wilhelmina Beatrice (“Bess”) Rahner after just three weeks of courtship.
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