![]() I don't really know if could do much more than that. "I had a bit of a go and half a minute is my absolute limit. ![]() He would submerge himself in ice baths and hold his breath for three minutes. Physical discomfort most people would find beyond endurance was routine for him, part of his preparation and training for the cold water escapes when he dropped himself into rivers off bridges. Says Alan: "For Houdini it really was mind over is amazing what he could withstand, what he put himself through. And the star of Jonathan Creek reveals he learnt very few tricks of the trade creating illusions in the drama but marvels at the lengths Houdini, and his modern counterparts, go to protect their illusions.įrom his most famous escapology stunt the Chinese Water Torture Cell to the momentous showdown of the Daily Mirror Challenge performed at London's Hippodrome, this film takes a journey through the life of the diminutive magician born Erich Weiss. Immersing himself in the world of Houdini, Alan tries to hold his breath under ice cold water, lies on a bed of nails, gets strung upside down in a straitjacket and takes an exclusive look at David Copperfield's priceless collection of Houdini artefacts in Vegas.Īlan talks to Houdini enthusiasts and delves into the family history of a man driven to conquer his rivals and be the very best. In a bid to understand why Houdini felt compelled to perform such terrifying death defying acts, Alan visits New York where the young Eric Weiss arrived as a child with his Hungarian immigrant family, made his entry into show business and ultimately performed some of his most death-defying stunts. Having had a fascination with the world of magic since he was a boy, Alan Davies explores the extraordinary life of illusionist and stunt performer, Harry Houdini, the man who against the odds became one of the most successful entertainers in the world. ![]() "My brain is the key that sets me free" - Harry Houdini But of course, the magician who intrigued me the most was Harry Houdini.” - Alan Davies ![]() As a kid growing up in the seventies, you couldn’t turn the television on without somebody sawing a lady in half. I had a pack of cards when I was a kid and a book of tricks – even a wand.
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