Houdini’s Chinese Water Torture Cell Escape!įirst things first, let’s go over what exactly this legendary routine is. The apparatus weighed around three-quarters of a ton and held 250 gallons of water.

The front consisted of a plate of half-inch tempered glass.

The frame and heavy stocks were made of Honduras mahogany and nickel-plated steel with brass fixtures. Harry Houdini had his Water Torture Cell built in England at a cost of more than $10,000. The apparatus was built solely for entertainment and performance – no one I’m aware of has been a victim of this cell, save for those who wished to follow in the footsteps of Houdini (not the safest option). The Chinese Water Torture Cell is a remarkable contraption that also happens to resemble a fish tank. How he almost dies doing the trick – every time!.A little background on the escape stunt!.In today’s post, I’ll be giving you all the information you need to know in order to truly appreciate Houdini’s Chinese Water Torture Cell escape, (and even learn how he survived it, show after show!) Harry Houdini’s Chinese Water Torture Cell escape stunt is ridiculously dangerous and extremely frightening for those crazy enough to attempt it…Heck, it’s pretty taxing for the audience. “If I die, it will be the will of God and my own foolishness.” – Houdini

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