Birth Name – Houdini was born Erik Weisz in Budapest, Hungary, in 1874. His family emigrated to the United States when he was a child, and his name was later changed to Ehrich Weiss. Stage Name Origin – He chose the name “Houdini” after the French magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, whom he admired early in his career (though he later denounced him). Early Performer – Houdini began performing in small circuses and dime museums, often doing card tricks and simple escapes befor

Birth – He was born on May 22, 1859, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Medical Training – Conan Doyle studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, where he met Professor Joseph Bell—whose sharp observational skills inspired Sherlock Holmes. Ship’s Doctor – Before setting up a medical practice, he worked as a ship’s doctor on voyages to the Arctic and West Africa. Sherlock Holmes Debut – His most famous creation, Sherlock Holmes, first appeared in A Study in Scarlet in 1887. Killing

My book is about Jack the Ripper resurfacing in London 35 years after his original reign of terror. The name "Jack the Ripper" came from a taunting letter sent to the police and press (the "Dear Boss" letter - a version of the letter is in the book), though it may have been a hoax. But who was Jack the Ripper, and why is he the most infamous serial killer? The Ripper stalked Whitechapel in the East End of London between August 3rd and November 9th, 1888. There were five deat