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Houdini (HISTORY)

Houdini (HISTORY)

Description: Harry Houdini, born in Budapest to a Jewish family, finds success as an American illusionist. He engages in espionage, fights with the spiritualists and meets the greatest names of the era.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 2014
Number of episodes: 2
Director: Uli Edel
Genre: Historical drama
Nominations: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie, MORE
Networks: History, A&E Network
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