Harry Houdini was a famous magician and escape artist who performed daring feats of escapology. He was renowned for his ability to escape from handcuffs, straitjackets, and even jail cells. His most famous feat was the Chinese Water Torture Cell, in which he was suspended upside down in a tank of water while handcuffed. He was also known for his ability to escape from sealed containers, such as milk cans and packing crates. Houdini's escapes were so impressive that they have become legendary.