"Haig's mouthwatering latest play dramatises the friendship between writer and spiritualist Arthur Conan Doyle and escapologist and rationalist Harry Houdini. It's such a fascinating double act, one assumes Haig must have long nursed an interest in their story."
"For these two dissimilar men to meld together when they meet, it was like a chemical bonding, then to find this critical element that tests and challenges their relationship, I thought that was absolutely fascinating."
"Having gone to so many seances himself, pursuing the spirit of his own mother, [Houdini] became viscerally angry and perceived them as abuse of the grieving."
David Haig's latest play, 'Magic', dramatizes the friendship between Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini, focusing on their differing views on spirituality. Haig's inspiration came from a simple Google search for unusual relationships in British history. The play showcases their initial bond and subsequent conflict, particularly as Conan Doyle seeks to communicate with his deceased son through a medium, while Houdini works to expose fraudulent practices. The production promises a blend of drama and illusions, reflecting the emotional turmoil surrounding their beliefs and the impact of grief on their relationship.
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