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The History Channel’s “Houdini” Fails to Capture Magic of Its Subject
The History Channel tries to bring Harry Houdini back to life with a two-night mini-series. They fail.
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The History Channel tries to bring Harry Houdini back to life with a two-night mini-series. They fail.
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