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What was the Mirror challenge for Harry Houdini?
In 1904, the London Daily Mirror newspaper challenged Harry Houdini to escape from special handcuffs that it claimed had taken Nathaniel Hart, a locksmith from Birmingham, five years to make.
Who challenged Harry Houdini to escape from special handcuffs in 1904?
The London Daily Mirror newspaper challenged Harry Houdini to escape from special handcuffs that it claimed had taken Nathaniel Hart, a locksmith from Birmingham, five years to make.
Who was Nathaniel Hart?
Nathaniel Hart was a locksmith from Birmingham.
What was special about the handcuffs made by Nathaniel Hart?
It was stated in the book The Secret Life of Houdini that the key required to open the specially designed Mirror handcuffs was 6 inches long.
When did Harry Houdini complete the Mirror challenge?
Harry Houdini completed the Mirror challenge on March 17, 1904.
Where did Harry Houdini complete the Mirror challenge?
Harry Houdini completed the Mirror challenge at London's Hippodrome theater.
What recognition did Harry Houdini get for performing the Mirror challenge?
Harry Houdini's friend Martin Beck was quoted in Will Goldston's book, Sensational Tales of Mystery Men, as admitting that Houdini was bested that day.

Question: How was he bested?
Self-contained rewrite: How was Harry Houdini bested by the Mirror challenge?