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William Kalush and Larry Sloman's 608-page book suggests that the renowned Hungarian escapologist was a spy for the British and advised Czar Nicholas II in pre-revolutionary Russia. The biography also theorises that Houdini's death was caused by spiritualists who objected to him speaking out against them.
Summit, the studio behind the Twilight series, wants to turn the source material into an action-thriller with Houdini portrayed as a cross between Indiana Jones and Sherlock Holmes.
Names such as Tom Cruise, Robert Zemeckis and Ang Lee have previously attempted to turn Houdini's life into a movie. The recent Death Defying Acts, starring Guy Pearce and Catherine Zeta-Jones, followed Houdini's career in the 1920s.
Movie Reviews
'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' reviewTom Hanks features in a long and winding journey through New York after 9/11
At the Movies
David Lynch: 10 reasons to worship himIt's time to celebrate director David Lynch as the BFI screens a season of his films.
Movies Interviews
Max von Sydow 'Extremely Loud' interviewActing legend Max von Sydow on Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, The Exorcist and Flash Gordon.
Box Office Charts
'The Woman in Black' wins UK box officeThe Woman in Black beats The Muppets and Star Wars at the the UK box office.
