The Mysterious Life of Harry Houdini

<p>Harry Houdini was the world&#39;s greatest escapologist. There was literally nothing he was in that he couldn&#39;t get out of. Except death. Like so many of us, it got to him in the end. </p><p>But before the Reaper came a&#39; knocking, this Hungarian born entertainer and professional debunker lived an incredible life. And this is it.</p><p><br></p><p>Join Douglas and Hugh as they each don a straightjacket, lock themselves up in an underwater coffin and set themselves on fire, in honour of this great man, who may or may not be really dead. </p><p><br></p><p>Talking of magic, you&#39;ll also discover how Hugh has been entertaining himself in the cupboard under the stairs. Don&#39;t worry, it&#39;s SFW. Just. </p><p><br></p><p>------</p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>History for You with Douglas and Hugh</strong></em> is a spoof comedy podcast about history written, performed and produced by <strong>Adrian Mackinder</strong> and <strong>James Devonshire</strong>, with music by <strong>Mike Jones</strong>. </p><p><br></p><p>Let us know your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with us here:</p><p><a href="https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook"><em>https://tinyurl.com/History4UFacebook </em></a></p><p><a href="https://tinyurl.com/History4UInstagram"><em>https://tinyurl.com/History4UInstagram</em></a></p><p><br></p><p>Adrian and James are also published authors:</p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>The Wonder 1: Blood Red</strong></em></p><p><a href="https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq"><em>https://amzn.eu/d/0gk3Qiq</em></a><br></p><p><em><strong>Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World</strong></em></p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/stanleebook"><em>https://linktr.ee/stanleebook</em></a><br></p><p><em><strong>Death and the Victorians</strong></em></p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians"><em>https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians</em></a></p><p><br></p><p>Adrian is also a stand-up comedian and improvisor. Here he is: <a href="https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder"><em>https://linktr.ee/AdrianMackinder</em></a></p>