

The QI regular also has a look at David Copperfield's priceless collection of Houdini artefacts in Las Vegas. To understand why the master magician felt compelled to perform his death-defying acts, Alan volunteers to hold his breath under ice-cold water, lie on a bed of nails and be hung upside down in a straitjacket. The great American escape artist and magician Houdini (immortalized by a memorable performance by Tony Curtis in the eponymous 1953 film) was born Erich Weiss on Main Budapest, Hungary, though he often gave his birthplace as Appleton, Wisconsin, where he was raised. Alan Davies explores the life of illusionist and stunt performer Harry Houdini.

In this first episode, Jonathan Creek star Alan Davies explores the extraordinary life of escapologist Harry Houdini who, against the odds, became one of the world's most successful entertainers. How to watch on Roku The Magic of Houdini. More familiar faces offer their take on subjects that fascinate them. This week we will be sitting down with two incredible artists from SideFX to discuss some of the latest and greatest of Houdini Come explore beautiful worlds with breathtaking. Now in its fourth year, the strand will encompass six films from a rich variety of distinctive individuals offering their take on subjects for which they have a personal enthusiasm and fascination. The Perspectives documentary strand brings together powerful stories and unique insights into the arts from a range of well-known figures. Published by ITV broadcasted as part of ITV Perspectives series Arts, Biography Documentary hosted by Alan Davies,
