Did Harry Houdini fake his most famous escape? In 1904, 4,000 people packed a London theatre to watch Houdini attempt the impossible: escaping Britain's most secure handcuffs. He struggled for over an hour before breaking free to thunderous applause. Today, historians debate whether the whole thing was staged. But as Derren Brown reveals in How Houdini Made Magic, the real genius wasn't the lock picking - it was the narrative manipulation. 🎙️ The History Podcast: How Houdini Made Magic | Listen
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