Young Erich Weiss plays circus sideshows and the American vaudeville circuit before achieving international fame as master escape artist Harry Houdini.

Houdini works to expose fake magicians and spiritualists. The famous performer adapts to a fast-changing, modern world in the final years of his life.

His skill to escape from water tanks is legendary - breaking shackles of his past was more challenging. Academy Award Winner Adrien Brody stars in HISTORY’s, Houdini, which follows the renowned master of escape’s transformation from immigrant to superstar. Driven and disciplined, Houdini pushed his limits to accomplish feats that amazed all. And though they saw what he wanted them to see, his reality was more elusive than his escapes.