Definitions

1. noun

a skilled magician, especially one who escapes from restraints, especially handcuffs, by trickery and sleight of hand.

“The magician was compared to Houdini for his daring escape act.”

2. verb

to escape from (something, such as a situation or a problem) in a clever or skillful way.

“The company managed to Houdini its financial troubles by cutting costs.”