Houdini
Follow the man behind the magic as he finds fame, engages in espionage, battles spiritualists and encounters the greatest names of the era, from U.S. presidents to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Grigori Rasputin.
- Metascore51
- 2014-2014
- 1 season
- History Channel
- Documentary, Drama
- TV-14
Follow the man behind the magic as he finds fame, engages in espionage, battles spiritualists and encounters the greatest names of the era, from U.S. presidents to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Grigori Rasputin.
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Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Part 1
Mon, Sep 1, 2014 84 mins
From humble beginnings at circus sideshows to sold out concert halls in Europe, Part 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.
Awards
- 2015 - WGA Award (TV) - Adapted Long Form - Nominated
- 2015 - Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries - Nominated
- 2015 - CDG Award - Outstanding Made for Television Movie or Miniseries - Nominated
- 2015 - Artisan - Best Period and/or Character Makeup - Television Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominated
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