Artifacts such as a pair of Harry Houdini's handcuffs lie in glass cases.

WSJ: Years of Magical Thinking

American magician Ehrich Weiss was so fascinated by the French magician that he created the now-famous stage name Harry Houdini as tribute.

BBC: A magical, fire-breathing timekeeper in France

The screenwriter, whose next projects include a film about Steve Jobs and a musical about Harry Houdini, discussed TV, Facebook and a recent on-the-job injury.

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