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The Last Illusion

Harry Houdini is perhaps the most well-known illusionist of the past two centuries, and the passion and beauty that are behind his fame are revealed during his final performance.

  • One Act
  • Drama
  • 45 minutes

  • Target Audience: Teen (Age 14 - 18), Appropriate for all audiences, Adult
  • Set Requirements: Flexible Staging

  • Performance Group:
  • Community Theatre, College Theatre / Student, High School/Secondary
Harry Houdini is perhaps the most well-known illusionist of the past two centuries, and the passion and beauty that are behind his fame are revealed during his final performance.

Told through the memories and voices of those who knew and loved the man for the magic he brought to their lives, The Last Illusion is a touching portrait of the man behind the magic. Derived from the actual facts of Houdini's life, this play is guaranteed to captivate the audience with its unique staging, intimacy and honesty, as well as fidelity to the reality of the man known as the world's greatest magician. 

  • Casting: 11M, 14F, 2M or F
  • Casting Attributes: Reduced casting (Doubling Possible)

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Harry Houdini is perhaps the most well-known illusionist of the past two centuries, and the passion and beauty that are behind his fame are revealed during his final performance. Told through the memories and voices of those who knew and loved the man for the magic he brought to their lives, The Last Illusion is a touching portrait of the man behind the magic. Derived from the actual facts of Houdini's life, this play is guaranteed to captivate the audience with its unique staging, intimacy and honesty, as well as fidelity to the reality of the man known as the world's greatest magician. Flexible set. Approximate running time: 45 minutes.

$19.95