The First Flight

Did you know Harry Houdini made the first controlled, powered flight of an aeroplane in Australia? At Digger's Rest no less! He also attracted a crowd of 20,000 to watch him dive into the Yarra River with his hands bound.

I spoke to ABC Melbourne Radio about this absolutely fascinating, and quirky, entry in our history books. Listen here: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/melbourne-breakfast/harry-houdini-trip-to-melbourne-yarra-river/103399450