HARRY HOUDINI Handcuffs MAGIC SHOW MAGICIAN POSTER 

The2FunAdGuyz offer a new, high-quality, reproduction print of an early 1900s magic theater stage show poster for the famed magician Harry Houdini, considered by many to be the greatest magician of all times. This poster, one of his most famous, is known as the King of Handcuff’s poster. Harry Houdini appears in the midst of one of his most famous escape tricks. If he was not the greatest magician, Houdini certainly was magic’s greatest self-promoter. This colorful poster illustrates why he was so successful in that promotion.

DESCRIPTION: This brilliantly colored poster features Harry Houdini, wearing a tuxedo, handcuffed and shackled hands and feet. Around him are eight sets of hands bound in a variety of restraints, shackles and handcuffs. This is a must-have print for every collector of magic memorabilia.

HEADLINE: Europe’s Eclipsing Sensation HOUDINI. The World’s Handcuff King & Prison Breaker.

CAPTION: Nothing On Earth Can Hold Houdini A Prisoner.

ARTIST: The artist is unknown.

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: During the late 1800s and early 1900s, magicians like Houdini perfected the magic stage show. Arguably, Houdini was the greatest. Houdini (1874-1926) was born in Hungary, the son of a Rabbi who eventually moved the family to the United States. Erich Weiss was his real name. He changed it to Houdini to honor the French magician, Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, who had owned a French Magic Theater. Houdini married a fellow performer, Beatrice Rahner and they performed together. Houdini specialized in card and escapist tricks and this poster helped to establish his reputation. Houdini died on October 31, 1926 from complications from a ruptured appendix. While Houdini used many standard magical tricks and techniques, he also was an accomplished locksmith and had a keen knowledge of their inner workings. Houdini promoted an offer to pay one hundred dollars to any person who could successfully shackle him. Not once did he ever have to pay.

PAPER QUALITY: This new print is on a highest quality, acid-free, 100-pound glossy premium text paper that allows for maximum color brilliance and fidelity for older images. For an expanded explanation of our Paper Quality, go to our FAQ by Clicking Here.

Image Size: 10.5 inches wide by 16.5 inches high. For an expanded explanation of Image Size, go to our FAQ by Clicking Here.

Paper Size: 11 inches wide by 17 inches high. This allows for a small border around the image for matting and framing. For an expanded explanation of Paper Size, go to our FAQ by Clicking Here.

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