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Houdini

TV·2014–2014·1 season, 2 episodes·History·Drama·2h·8.1·Created by Uli Edel

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The event miniseries follows the epic tales of Harry Houdini as he emerges as America's first bonafide world-renowned superstar. From humble beginnings at circus sideshows to sold-out concert halls, Eastern European immigrant Erich Weiss rose to become a household name across the globe - Houdini. Academy Award(R) winner Adrien Brody stars as The Great Harry Houdini as he finds fame, engages in espionage, battles spiritualists, and encounters the greatest names of the era, from U.S. presidents to Arthur Conan Doyle and Rasputin. A thrilling ride throughout Harry's psyche, Houdini delves deep behind the curtain into his life through his stunts, his visions, and his mastery of illusion.

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  1. 01Houdini S01E01Part 1 of 2S01E01 · 7.3From 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.
  2. 02Houdini S01E02Part 2 of 2S01E02 · 7.3Conclusion. Houdini must adapt as the industrial age comes to an end.

Castfull cast & details

Adrien BrodyAdrien BrodyHarry HoudiniKristen ConnollyKristen ConnollyBess HoudiniEvan JonesEvan JonesJim CollinsTim Pigott-SmithTim Pigott-SmithWilliam MelvilleTom Benedict KnightTom Benedict KnightDash HoudiniShaun WilliamsonShaun WilliamsonRileyMegan DoddsMegan DoddsMargery CrandonDavid CalderDavid CalderSir Arthur Conan Doyle

Episodes by season

Season012Episodes2014Aired 7.3Season avg
  1. S01E01Houdini S01E01Part 1 of 2September 1, 2014 7.3From 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
  2. S01E02Houdini S01E02Part 2 of 2September 2, 2014 7.3Conclusion. Houdini must adapt as the industrial age comes to an end.

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