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Young Harry Houdini

60% | Mar 14, 1987 | Comedy

This biographical movie depicts the youth of the magician Harry Houdini (1874 - 1926). As a boy his name was Eric Weiss and his father wanted him to become a locksmith. But he ran away and joined the traveling show of Dr. Grimaldi, where he learned the tricks of a magician and a little mystery from his Indian assistant, too.

Featured Crew

James Orr
Director
Jim Cruickshank
Writer

Cast

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Wil Wheaton
Ehrich Weiss / Young Harry Houdini
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Jeffrey DeMunn
Adult Harry Houdini
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Kerri Green
Calpernia
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Roy Dotrice
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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