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Harry Houdini
4 Extra Debut. 1904. Simon Watts explores how a performance in London's West End made magician Harry Houdini world famous. From 2016.
In 1904, the great American escape artist, Harry Houdini, made his reputation with a sensational performance at a theatre in London's West End.
It became known as the Mirror Handcuff Challenge.
Simon Watts introduces contemporary accounts of the show, and talks to magician and Houdini expert, Paul Zenon.
Presenter/Producer: Simon Watts
First broadcast on BBC World Service in 2016.
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