Metal
Bending, Magic and Mind Over Matter
From Arthur C. Clarke's World of Strange Powers,
"Psychokineses" is the mind-bending topic in this survey of the phenomenon
stretching back to the 19th century when parlor psychics seemed to levitate objects. 30
minutes.
Houdini
Chronicles the extraordinary feats and mysterious death of the legendary escape artist.
Through documents, photographs, rare film footage and interviews, the story unfolds of a
man driven to be remembered. 61 minutes. (1996)
Houdini
Beginning with his birth in 1874 to his tragic death on Halloween day, this film details
the life of the legendary illusionist/showman - the man whom no bonds could hold. It
combines old photo- graphs, newsreel film, excerpts from silent movies and interviews with
today's greatest magicians. 30 minutes (1987)
Houdini
A film biography of the great magician Harry Houdini chronicling his beginnings as an
illusionist in New York City; his quick courtship and marriage to wife Bess; and his
subsequent trip to Europe, where his escape artistry brought him fame. With Tony Curtis as
Houdini. 107 minutes (1953)
Houdini
— The Great Escape
From A&E's acclaimed Biography series, Master illusionist and the greatest
escape artist of all time, the legendary Harry Houdini is examined in this episode of
Biography. Includes interviews with The Amazing Randi, Harry Blackstone Jr. and Penn &
Teller. 50 minutes (1994)
The
Magician
Through the revelation of embarrassing information, a 19th century Swedish
hypnotist-magician takes vengeance on a medical officer who has humiliated him. The
magician's revenge leads to the murder of a local constable who later returns to haunt the
living. 101 minutes (1958)
Penn
& Teller Get Killed
Magic and murder mix in this clever tale about a serial killer who starts stalking
avant-garde magicians Penn and Teller. But beware — not everything is at it seems,
and our sorcerers have a little sleight of hand to confuse both the killer and us. (Your
SiteGuide was a stand-in in this movie!) 90 minutes. (1989)
