The Houdini act

There is an unwritten rule among magicians — never to reveal how a trick is performed! However, History TV18 is not abiding by the rule and is taking you right into the underbelly of one of magic’s most famous performers — the great Houdini.

In a new show, History TV18 presents the Indian television premiere of Houdini, a dramatised biopic of the world’s greatest illusionist and unparalleled escape artist who cheated death multiple times. Beginning October 1 at 9:00 pm, Houdini follows the epic tales of Harry Houdini — America’s first bonafide superstar! From humble beginnings at circus sideshows to sold-out concert halls, Eastern European immigrant Ehrich Weiss rose to become a household name across the globe — Houdini.

Academy award-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 US 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. Joining Brody is Kristen Connolly (House of Cards) as Bess Houdini, the love of Harry’s life and right hand when it came to some of his most amazing feats, and Evan Jones as Jim Collins, Harry’s assistant and confidant.

Watch Houdini, every Thursday-Friday at 9:00 pm only on History TV18.