Death Defying Acts

Audience emotional responses for 'Death Defying Acts' are primarily driven by the film's dramatic and romantic core. A significant portion of **Love** and **Happiness** stems from the passionate affair between Houdini and the psychic. However, this is balanced by strong feelings of **Sadness** and **Melancholy** due to Houdini's profound grief over his mother's death and the underlying emotional manipulation of the con. **Empathy** is evoked for the characters navigating these complex relationships and deceptions. **Curiosity** and **Anticipation** are present as viewers follow the unfolding of the séance and the attempted con, with moments of **Surprise** when events deviate from expectations. The historical setting also contributes a subtle sense of **Nostalgia**.