Houdini

Etymology
Invented by Harry Houdini from the French magician Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin.

Proper noun

 * 1) The magician and escape artist Harry Houdini.

Noun

 * 1) An escape artist.

Usage notes

 * Used attributively, as in:
 * A delighted Thurlow described his performance as "a real Houdini act". – (BBC news report)

Translations

 * Finnish:
 * Japanese: フーディーニ, フーディニ
 * Marathi: हूडीनी
 * Russian: Гуди́ни

Verb

 * 1)  To escape a difficult situation quickly.