The History PodcastHow Houdini Made MagicEpisodes Episode guide

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1. 10. Cement your legacy

   10/11Houdini’s untimely death sends shockwaves around the world and helps eternalise his fame
2. 9. Stay relevant

   9/11Houdini becomes a crusader against a new religion, keeping his name on the front pages
3. 8. Keep ahead of the times

   8/11Derren Brown explores how Houdini mastered film, radio, and early social networking
4. 7. Master the media

   7/11Houdini learns to use newspapers as a tool to self-mythologise and build up his legend
5. 6. Make influential friends

   6/11Derren Brown explores the ultimate mystery: Was Houdini an international spy?
6. 5. Protect your brand

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

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7. 4. Advertise

   4/11Derren Brown explores how Houdini became a master self-marketer to stand out

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   Thu 22 Oct 202613:45

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8. 3. Know your audience

   3/11Houdini gets his break and hones his craft by tapping into the sentiment of his audiences

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   Wed 21 Oct 202613:45

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9. 2. Find your voice

   2/11Houdini struggles through a variety of acts to cut through the 19th-century magic scene.

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   Tue 20 Oct 202613:45

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10. 1. Find your motivation

    1/11Houdini’s arrival in America as a poverty-stricken immigrant lights a fire beneath him.

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    Mon 19 Oct 202613:45

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11. Trailer

    1/11Derren Brown unlocks the extraordinary world of illusionist Harry Houdini.