Overview
Mandy Patinkin narrates a biography of Harry Houdini (1874-1926) that focuses on his amazing feats (later ones are seen in clips; others are re-created) and the obsessions---notably his mother and death---that shaped his personality. "Escapology" was also high on the list. "He was so insanely devoted to what he did," observes author E.L. Doctorow, "that the ultimate insanity of his life never occurred to him."
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12 - 1New York (1): The Country and the City November 14, 1999 -
12 - 2New York (2): Order and Disorder November 15, 1999 -
12 - 3New York (3): Sunshine and Shadow November 16, 1999 -
12 - 4New York (4): The Power and the People November 17, 1999 -
12 - 5New York (5): Cosmopolis November 18, 1999 -
12 - 6Eleanor Roosevelt January 10, 2000 -
12 - 7Houdini January 24, 2000 -
12 - 8Nixon's China Game January 31, 2000 -
12 - 9The Duel February 14, 2000 -
12 - 10John Brown's Holy War February 28, 2000 -
12 - 11George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire (1) April 23, 2000 -
12 - 12George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire (2) April 24, 2000 -
12 - 13Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory May 01, 2000 -
12 - 14Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life May 08, 2000 -
12 - 15The Wizard of Photography May 23, 2000
