Harry Houdini

My Brain is the key that sets me free.

But then, so far as I know, I am the only performer who ever pledged his assistants to secrecy, honor and allegiance under a notarial oath.

An old trick well done is far better than a new trick with no effect.

Keep up your enthusiasm! There is nothing more contagious than exuberant enthusiasm.

Never tell the auidience how good you are, they will soon find out for themselves.

I make the most money, I think, in Russia and Paris, for the people of those countries are so willing to be amused, so eager to see something new and out of the ordinary.