Harry houdini

The following posters, advertising Houdini's performances and various tricks, have been collected by magicians, friends, and fans of Houdini. Each colorful ad displays a different stage of his career, from the early days of performing in the circus to his spiritualism exposés.

A lucky break, a straitjacket escape and a whole lot of handcuffs helped forge Houdini's...

When Englands Queen Victoria died on January 22, 1901, Houdini was performing his second record breaking engagement at the Alhambra Theater in London.

Harry Houdini (born Erik Weisz in Budapest, later Ehrich Weiss or Harry Weiss; March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926) was a Hungarian-American illusionist and stunt performer, noted for his sensational escape acts.

The Society of American Magicians have announced that they will screen the TCM restoration of Houdini's The Grim Game at their upcoming Annual Convention, July 1-4, 2015 in Philadelphia.

Harry Houdini's escapes were physically grueling so it's no wonder he exercised diligently and strenuously. His rigorous fitness regimen and unrelenting tour schedule kept him in tip-top shape. One doctor told the Boston Post that Houdini was “the most remarkable man I ever examined.” Houdini wasn't shy about showing off his bod, performing many of his tricks half-naked! Studio photograph of Houdini in white trunks and chains, c. 1905, modern photograph. Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton…