Harry Houdini

In 1904, the great American escape artist, Harry Houdini, made his reputation with a sensational performance at a theatre in London's West End.

It became known as the Mirror Handcuff Challenge.

Simon Watts introduces contemporary accounts of the show, and talks to magician and Houdini expert, Paul Zenon.

Presenter/Producer: Simon Watts

First broadcast on BBC World Service in 2016.