

2014–2014 · History · Ended
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.
Tuesday at 21:00 (America/New York)
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Last aired
S01E02 · Part 2 of 2
2014-09-03
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Part 1 of 2
2014-09-01 · 120 min
Part 2 of 2
2014-09-02 · 120 min
Shaun Williamson
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