| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Mar 14, 1987 |
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| Director: | James Orr |
| Writer: | James Orr, Jim Cruickshank |
| Genres: | Comedy, TV Movie |
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Budget: $0 |
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Updated: Aug 09, 2025 Entered: May 03, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| Wil Wheaton | Ehrich Weiss / Young Harry Houdini |
| Jeffrey DeMunn | Adult Harry Houdini |
| Kerri Green | Calpernia |
| Barry Corbin | Elmore |
| Roy Dotrice | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle |
| J. Reuben Silverbird | John Parker |
| José Ferrer | Dr. Tybalt Grimaldi |
| Rossie Harris | Theo |
| Phillip Brock | Wesley |
| Michael Alldredge | Yardbull |
| Sean McClory | Sean O'Casey |
| Lee de Broux | Marshall |
| Rita Zohar | Mrs. Weiss |
| J.C. Quinn | Slats |
| Mike Pniewski | Large Miner |
| Mark Lonow | Assistant |
| Byrne Piven | Rabbi Weiss |
| Tony Becker | Albert |
| Val Bettin | Dr. Allworth |
| Alan David Gelman | Bobby |
| Oliver Muirhead | Bobby |
| Billy McComb | Merlin |
| Arlee Reed | Policeman |
| Name | Job |
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| James Orr | Director, Writer |
| Jim Cruickshank | Writer |
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