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Houdini

8.019961h 1mMovieDocumentary

The film takes a look back at the life of the great Houdini, escape-artist and magician extraordinaire. It also looks into his trying to debunk spiritualists and his silent movie career. It also investigates his promise to return in the afterlife if it is at all possible.

DirectorGene M. Gamache
WriterKirk G. Carter
ProducersKirk G. Carter·Gene M. Gamache

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Cast · Directed by Gene M. Gamache

HDHal Douglas
Hal Douglas
Narrator (voice)
HHHarry Houdini
Harry Houdini
Self (archive footage)

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