Houdini Extended

2011 • HISTORY
4.8
13 reviews
TV-UNRATED
Rating
Eligible
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Houdini episodes (2)

1 Night 1 (Extended)
9/6/14
Season-only
EXTENDED EDITION: From humble beginnings at circus sideshows to sold out concert halls in Europe, night 1 of Houdini follows the rise of the boy Erich Weiss as he becomes the man Harry Houdini, master escapologist. The rabbi’s son from Wisconsin is the epitome of the American Dream as he makes his way through the early 20th century vaudeville craze and emerges as America’s first bonafide world renowned superstar.
2 Night 2 (Extended)
9/6/14
Season-only
EXTENDED EDITION: Night 2 of Houdini follows Harry Houdini's epic battle against the spiritualists whose practices he found to be false and misleading. As the 20th century progresses and modernity overtakes industrial age antiquity, Houdini must come to terms with his new place in a fast-changing world.

About this show

INCLUDES EXTENDED EPISODES UNAIRED FROM THE ORIGINAL HISTORY® BROADCAST. His skill to escape from water tanks is legendary - breaking shackles of his past was more challenging. Academy Award® Winner Adrien Brody stars in HISTORY®’s, Houdini, which follows the renowned master of escape’s transformation from immigrant to superstar. Driven and disciplined, Houdini pushed his limits to accomplish feats that amazed all. And though they saw what he wanted them to see, his reality was more elusive than his escapes.

Ratings and reviews

4.8
13 reviews
Derek Armstrong
January 14, 2017
Always loved the story of Houdini's journey and actually enjoy this more than any documentary I've seen
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norman rosen
March 31, 2017
Best movie on Houdini well worth the money
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Michigan fan (go blue)
May 25, 2015
What a great series
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