Illusionist and stunt performer born Ehrich Weiss in 1874 (7)

I believe the answer is:

houdini

(Other definitions for houdini that I've seen before include "American escapologist, d. 1926" , "Famous American escapologist Harry ......." , "Entertainer bound" , "being given to escapism?" , "Showman" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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