It is that story that has caused great controversy at some point. The story tells the story of the life of the magician Harry Houdini, and his stunning career, which sparked controversy around the world. It is a real look at the tragic life that has been presented since its beginnings with a 'brutal man' carnival acting to its appearance as a world-famous deception in detail.
Accuracy, be darned; this is pure entertainment bio-pic with Tony Curtis at the height of his charismatic matinee idol period; plus working with wife Janet Leigh isn't bad either.
Video-Reviewmaster.com
March 23, 2008
Colorful, but full of falsehoods, story of Houdini. Curtis is pretty good.
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
February 12, 2004
Standard issue star vehicle biopic.
Cinema em Cena
July 25, 2003
O filme se preocupa mais em mostrar o relacionamento de Houdini com a esposa do que sua obsessão por escapadas. De todo modo, Curtis está muito bem e convence como mágico.
DVDTalk.com
July 11, 2008
There's enough whimsy on display to make the film a pleasant charmer.
