Each escape involved some art A magic man had done his part Thousands of them he could outsmart The show is about to start ♪ For no chain could hold him back The doubters said he was a hack The stage is set for his comeback Houdini is about to start ♪ The great Houdini, they shouted his name For his final act, a great escape Gallons of water in a steel stained cage One last breath and he went away ♪ "Open it up", the crowd exclaimed As what they saw could not be explained The great magician has done it again Houdini, remember the name ♪ Houdini, remember the name