Return of the Greatest of all Magicians – The Houdinis (1898)

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Harry Houdini was a legendary magician and escape artist, renowned for his sensational escape acts involving handcuffs, straitjackets, and locked containers. Born in 1874 as Erik Weisz, he became a global icon for his daring performances and tireless efforts to debunk fraudulent spiritualists.

On Monday 21 March 1898 he performed with his wife Wilhelmina Beatrice "Bess" Rahner at Smith's Opera House. Bess Houdini assisted Harry Houdini in various ways, including acting as his stage partner and helping with the setup and execution of his illusions and escape acts. She often played a role in distracting the audience or passing him hidden tools and keys. Additionally, Bess was involved in performing their joint routine, "The Metamorphosis," where they would switch places in a locked trunk within seconds, showcasing their seamless teamwork and adding an element of surprise to their performances.

This is a reproduction of an original poster.

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Dimensions

Width: 420mm (16.54”). Height: 594mm (23.39”). A2 size.

Medium

Giclée print with pigment inks.

Substrate

100% cotton, mould-made, 225gsm matt-finish archival paper.
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Vintage Reproductions

In our Vintage Reproductions collection you’ll find beautiful prints based on originals in the public domain. We have taken high-quality scans or photographs of these and lovingly retouched them to restore some of the splendour of the originals. But we have purposefully left behind the signs of age such as yellowing and other faded colours, wonky lines, creases and fold marks, the worn-out type and even the occasional tear. Some details may not be quite as sharp as the originals, but all the charm is there. And these will look wonderful for years to come too, because they are printed using pigment inks on 100% cotton, acid-free, archival paper.