A brand-new film about the iconic escape artist, Harry Houdini, is officially coming to Paramount, being brought to life by Transformers producers Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Vahradian. Houdini is undoubtedly one of the world’s most famous and skilled magicians. He is ultimately known for being able to defy death itself through his many legendary escape acts. He first attracted attention in vaudeville in the US and then quickly became referred to as “Handcuff Houdini” during his European tour - where he challenged police forces to keep him locked up, never once doubting his own ability to set himself loose.