In my opinion, Harry Houdini became such a great and famous entertainer because he was different than other men and people in general. For example, he usually combes his hair down the center of his head instead of to the side. Most men comb their her to the side but he liked being different. He changed his name so that people would like his name more. He also changed the date of his birth and where he was born. Harry Houdini probably would have still be famous if he was something other than an entertainer with magic and instead with singing. He could probably also do the escaping performances but do more seeing. Of Course he would still be different but people would probably just think he is unique. Also, he could probably be a great actor