Wilhelmina Beatrice 'Bess' Rahner
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Houdini's wife and stage assistant who replaced his brother 'Dash' in the act, becoming his lifelong performing partner.
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Entities connected to Wilhelmina Beatrice 'Bess' Rahner through shared intermediaries, but not directly linked.
Connected via: Harry Houdini
Person
Theodore 'Dash' Weisz
Connected via: Harry Houdini
Organization
Society of American Magicians
Connected via: Harry Houdini
Organization
Martinka & Co.
Connected via: Harry Houdini
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Martin Beck
Connected via: Harry Houdini
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- Person Harry Houdini - Houdini married Wilhelmina Beatrice 'Bess' Rahner in 1894, and she became his stage assistant, replacing his brother ... Official Document
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“In 1894 Houdini met a fellow performer, Wilhelmina Beatrice 'Bess' Rahner. Bess was initially courted by Dash but fell in love with and married Harry. She replaced Dash in the act, which became known as The Houdinis. Bess worked as her husband's s...”Accessed: 2026-02-23
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Added: 2026-02-23
· Updated: 2026-02-23
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