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The History Podcast How Houdini Made Magic Episodes

  1. Monday 13:45
    BBC Radio 4

    6. Make influential friends

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

  2. Tuesday 13:45
    BBC Radio 4

    7. Master the media

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

  3. Wednesday 12:04
    BBC Radio 4

    8. Keep ahead of the times

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

  4. Thursday 13:45
    BBC Radio 4

    9. Stay relevant

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

  5. Next Friday 13:45
    BBC Radio 4

    10. Cement your legacy

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