Synopsis

In a biography of Harry Houdini (1874-1926), narrated by Mandy Patinkin, the focus lies on the magician’s astonishing accomplishments. Later feats are presented in archival footage, while earlier ones are meticulously recreated. The book explores the powerful obsessions – particularly those surrounding his mother and mortality – that profoundly shaped Houdini's character. Escapology itself held a singular importance for him. As author E.L. Doctorow notes, "He was so utterly devoted to his craft