On July 8th, 1908, Harry Houdini made a daring escape from a locked box on the Harvard Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts. The stunt involved Houdini being bound in chains and padlocks, which were then placed inside a wooden box and placed in the Charles River. After struggling for several minutes, Houdini managed to free himself and emerge from the box. This feat of strength and endurance amazed the large crowd of spectators who had gathered to watch.

To this day, Houdini’s escape from the box on the Harvard Bridge remains one of the most iconic feats of his career. The stunt is an example of his commitment to the art of escape and his willingness to put his body on the line for his craft.