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The History Podcast Episodes

  1. Today 13:45
    BBC Radio 4

    5. Protect your brandHow Houdini Made Magic

    5/11 Houdini tours Europe where he is threatened by copycats and doubters

  2. Monday 13:45
    BBC Radio 4

    6. Make influential friendsHow Houdini Made Magic

    6/11 Derren Brown explores the ultimate mystery: Was Houdini an international spy?

  3. Tuesday 13:45
    BBC Radio 4

    7. Master the mediaHow Houdini Made Magic

    7/11 Houdini learns to use newspapers as a tool to self-mythologise and build up his legend

  4. Wednesday 12:04
    BBC Radio 4

    8. Keep ahead of the timesHow Houdini Made Magic

    8/11 Derren Brown explores how Houdini mastered film, radio, and early social networking

  5. Next Thursday 13:45
    BBC Radio 4

    9. Stay relevantHow Houdini Made Magic

    9/11 Houdini becomes a crusader against a new religion, keeping his name on the front pages

  6. Next Friday 13:45
    BBC Radio 4

    10. Cement your legacyHow Houdini Made Magic

    10/11 Houdini’s untimely death sends shockwaves around the world and helps eternalise his fame