This is a very interesting documentary that not only provides information on Houdini's upbringing and career but why his career was so successful.
They go over several of his well known tricks and even have an "expert escape artist" attempt to recreate Houdini's escape jacket trick. They also explore how Houdini's success was based on more then just his impressive array of tricks, it was based on his skills as a showman. Finally the documentary explores Houdini's later period pursuits such as his film career and his experience with the supernatural.
I think what really made documentary work for me is the ending. I won't spoil it here but it is very well done send off to the famous performer.
They go over several of his well known tricks and even have an "expert escape artist" attempt to recreate Houdini's escape jacket trick. They also explore how Houdini's success was based on more then just his impressive array of tricks, it was based on his skills as a showman. Finally the documentary explores Houdini's later period pursuits such as his film career and his experience with the supernatural.
I think what really made documentary work for me is the ending. I won't spoil it here but it is very well done send off to the famous performer.