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Houdini
- "Wrapped in chains and encased in a crate, magician Harry Houdini was dropped into New York's icy East River. Horrified onlookers watched him emerge, unharmed, less than 60 seconds later. Easily the world's most famous escape artist, Houdini mesmerized audiences with astonishing acts of magic like the Water Torture Cell. A circus performer turned gifted artist, Houdini confronted humanity's greatest fears: entrapment, pain, and death."
- "Houdini tells the story of one of history's greatest showmen. Raised in poverty, Houdini began his career playing second-rate venues. When he made dramatic escapes part of his act, his ascension began. Drawing on film footage and photographs, and featuring commentary by David Copperfield, The Amazing Randi, and E.L. Doctorow, Houdini takes us backstage to meet the man who made his living in an intimate dance with death."
- "Wrapped in chains and encased in a crate, magician Harry Houdini was dropped into New York's icy East River. Horrified onlookers watched him emerge, unharmed, less than 60 second later. Easily the world's most famous escape artist, Houdini mesmerized audiences with astonishing acts of magic like the Water Torture Cell. A circus performer turned gifted artist, Houdini confronted humanity's greatest fears: entrapment, pain, and death."
- "Tells the story of Harry Houdini and his rise from poverty-stricken Hungarian immigrant to the international star known as "The World's Greatest Escape Artist." Includes archival film footage and photographs, as well as dramatic recreations of Houdini's escapes by Robert Fellows. Features commentary by David Copperfield, The Amazing Randi, and E.L. Doctorow."
- "Biographical television programs"
- "Nonfiction television programs"
- "Video recordings for the hearing impaired"
- "Biography"
- "Documentary television programs"