Passage Three: Harry Houdini: A Photographic Story of a Life by Vicki Cobb Harry called their grand finale "Metamorphosis," which means "change in appearance." Harry vould tie Theo's hands behind his back with a rope, then put him in a sack and tie the top. The tied and bagged Theo was then placed into the trunk which was locked and tied with ropes. A curtain was drawn so that no one could see the trunk, although they could hear Theo banging around inside. With great drama, Houdini told the audience, "When I clap my hands three cimes-behold a miracle!" He moved behind the curtain, clapped three times, and out stepped Theo, arms raised triumphantly." Whose Thoughts or Feelings are Revealed: Narrative Perspective: