The work describes the most important stages in the life of Harry Houdini, considered the greatest magician of all time. Houdini was born in Budapest in 1874, but soon travelled to the United States, where he felt like just any other American. His real name was Erich Weiss, but he chose the stage name Harry Houdini in honour of a magician he greatly admired, Robert Houdin. Thanks to his physical abilities and interest in magic, Houdini gradually evolved into a character that fascinated viewers. ...