Man Vs History — Season 1, Episode 3: The Real Houdini
43 min • 1 season, 8 episodes
Episode synopsis
Daredevils have always captured our imaginations and the stories of their feats have grown into superhuman myths that persist to this day. Incredible stories that we want to believe but seem downright impossible. Bil pursues the truth around America's most iconic stunts by pulling his very own Houdini, testing if it's possible to survive a plunge over Niagara Falls, and investigates daredevil pioneer Bessie Coleman's controversial demise.
About Man Vs History
Acclaimed storyteller and local historian Bil Lepp he travels off the beaten path across the country to discover the truth behind mysteries and legends of American history.