Tony Curtis as Harry Houdini

Janet Leigh as Bess Houdini

Torin Thatcher as Otto

Angela Clarke as Harry's Mother

Stefan Schnabel as German Prosecuting Attorney

Ian Wolfe as Malue

Sig Ruman as Schultz

Michael Pate as Dooley

Connie Gilchrist as Mrs. Shultz

Malcolm Lee Beggs as British Jail Warden

Frank Orth as Mr. Hunter

Barry Bernard as Insp. Marlick

Douglas Spencer as Simms

Leslie Sketchley as Audience Member

Joanne Gilbert as Girl

Daniel de Jonghe as Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Charles Fogel as Official (uncredited)

Joe Gilbert as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)