(1874-1926) a US performer of magic, born in Hungary, who became famous for escaping from chains, locked boxes, etc. His name is often used to refer to a person or an animal that seems able to escape from any situation. It will take a political Houdini escape trick for him to avoid being destroyed by the scandal. 为了避免被丑闻摧毁，他将需要政治上的侯迪尼逃脱把戏。