The University of Cincinnati - College-Conservatory of Music's Musical Theater Program presents their filmed production of Bálint Varga's new original musical about the life of Erik Weiss, the man who became the legendary Harry Houdini.

d'ILLUSION tells the untold story of Erik Weiss, the man behind the famous name, Houdini. A Hungarian immigrant working for the American Dream, he discovers possibilities of escaping a life beyond his humble beginning as his talent of showmanship and illusion lead to extraordinary feats. Through many successes and failures, love and loss, Erik journeys to fame and creates a long-lasting legacy. But just how much does he risk for his namesake? What's worth sacrificing for a dream?—d'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical

As Erik (Houdini) strives for the top, his pernicious obsession to prove that ordinary people can do extraordinary things grows exponentially to the point where danger is no longer just an illusion. Albeit every sign uproariously warns him to reconsider his decisions in life, his desideratum to become "someone" outgrows him. When he has his last chance to restore everything, he realizes that his mission must be to set an example of passion, self-belief, discipline and to continue his life-long commitment. Erik tenaciously continues his path and accepts his fate that although people will possibly remember him as the greatest, he let the most important thing disappeared around him: life.—d'ILLUSION: The Houdini Musical