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Harry Houdini

Matthew Parris presents the biographical series in which his guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.

Paul Daniels explores the life of Harry Houdini. They are joined by Houdini biographer William Kalush, who argues that the master escapologist may have been murdered by spiritualists.

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Fri 18 Aug 2017 00:30
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  • Tue 22 Sep 2009 16:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 25 Sep 2009 23:00
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  • Thu 17 Aug 2017 18:30
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  • Fri 18 Aug 2017 00:30
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    Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.