'Houdini & Doyle: World of Wonders' original digital series announced

Along with the big news today that Houdini & Doyle will premiere May 2 on FOX and Global TV comes some great news for viewers in Canada.

Houdini & Doyle is also complemented by an original digital series, Houdini & Doyle: World of Wonders. Hosted by Houdini & Doyle star Rebecca Liddiard, the 10-part mini-documentary series explores the real lives and times of Houdini and Doyle through contemporary magic and mind-bending illusions, delivering a fresh and modern take on a time when the worlds of science and spiritualism collided. Houdini & Doyle: World of Wonders premieres on Monday, April 11 exclusively on GlobalTV.com and Global Go. The digital series is produced by Shaftesbury's digital arm, Smokebomb Entertainment, in association with Shaw Media and the Canada Media Fund.

Unfortunately, Houdini & Doyle: World of Wonders will probably not be viewable online outside of Canada.

Houdini & Doyle stars Michael Weston as Houdini, Stephen Mangan as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Rebecca Liddiard as Constable Adelaide Stratton.

UPDATE: New premiere date is Monday, April 18.

Related:

• Houdini & Doyle premieres May 2
• FOX releases Houdini & Doyle trailer
• Houdini & Doyle - Episode Guide