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Magic Poster Harry Houdini Magician King Of Handcuffs Trick Theater Stage Show Print

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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. 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 Howard Thurston, Harry Kellar and Harry Houdini perfected the magic stage show. Arguably, the greatest of these was Harry Houdini. 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.

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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.

AVAILABILITY: In Stock! – Ships Within 1 Business Day of cleared payment.

Image Size: 10.5 inches wide by 16.5 inches high.

Paper Size: 11 inches wide by 17 inches high. This allows for a small border around the image for matting and framing. When matted, this format is perfect for a standard 16-inch x 20-inch frame, a manageable size for a wide variety of decorating purposes.

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