pull a Houdini

pull a Houdini (idiom)

• To perform an unexpected act of misdirection, typically involving drama or suspense, in order to divert attention.

• Often used to describe suddenly disappearing, escaping from an undesirable situation, or seizing control of a narrative.

Etymology: From the stage name of Harry Houdini (1874–1926), the famed magician and escape artist, celebrated as the “master of misdirection.”

During the heated debate, the politician tried to pull a Houdini by steering the conversation toward his opponent’s record, effectively dodging the original question.

She is known to pull a Houdini at parties—one moment she’ll be in the middle of the dance floor, and the next she’s vanished without anyone noticing.

by anonymous September 12, 2025

pull a logan

When you slip between two of your friends in bed and stroke em

Bro Carter tried to pull a logan last night on me and my homie.

by Tripple J June 30, 2023

Pulling a Lyle

Leaving your significant other on read in the most dire times of need.

Alex: Did you here what Steve is doing to Cathy?
Joe: No, what is he doing?
Alex: He’s pulling a Lyle

Joe: What an asshole

by TheRealDommy May 24, 2018

Pulling a Nate

Thinking somebody is in love with you when in reality they aren’t but you are in love with them

“The fact he was obsessed with someone a few days ago, Like hello? He’s pulling a Nate”

by My goat of all time January 1, 2024

Pulling a Rocko

The act of getting the name of a friend, girl friend tattooed to one's own ass.

"Me and my buddy go so smashed last night and ended up pulling a rocko"

"Dude, I pulled a Rocko last night"
"No way! Let me see!"
"Who the hell is Gartha"
"Maaaan, it was supposed to be Martha"

by Rocko NoGood February 28, 2008

to pull a conrad

To do something an asshole would do

John really knows how to pull a Conrad when it comes to dealing with kids, just last week he stole candy from a baby

by Captainpankek May 27, 2016

Pulling a Devy

When you are charismatic as fuck, make every like you, the girls crush on you and are an all round good cunt, then you disappear into the night like fucking batman.

See also: Doing a Devy, Pulled a Devy

"Did you see Dave? Nah he pulled a devy on us"

“This guy was totally into me, but then he pulled a devy on me… what the fuck”

“I thought was I going to get the D, but the only D he pulled was a Devy”

“What happened to Alex?” “Cunt pulled a Devy on us”

"Is Johnny still here?" "Nah Cunt is pulling a Devy on us"

by Ragnarokk__ November 8, 2022