
The Truth About Houdini
1971, English. Directed by David C. Rea.
A documentary that examines the life and career of Harry Houdini. Houdini contemporaries and escape artist experts are interviewed in an attempt to learn the secrets of the magician's success.
- Runtime
- 0h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 7 April 1971
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- R.W. Reid
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The Truth About Houdini runs 51 minutes (0h 51m).
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The Truth About Houdini isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 April 1971. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Truth About Houdini?
The Truth About Houdini (1971) was directed by David C. Rea and stars Don Davis, James Randi, Harry Houdini.