![]() "Don't remove it! Houdini was known to tip photos into this book when he gave them out, and that photo shows a rare variant of famous poster. Auction Buy It Now 55 results for houdini poster original Save this search Shipping to: 23917 Shop on eBay Brand New 20.00 or Best Offer Sponsored Vintage Magician Poster Harry Houdini 1 Magic themed Wall Art Print Brand New 10.99 to 24.99 jimmyhavanatc (397) 100 Buy It Now +4. ![]() UPDATE: From a Houdini expert and collector, in response to the vintage photo attached to inside of cover: Houdini billed this controversial book as 'the first authentic history of magic ever published,' and contained within it an unflattering account of Houdini's legendary predecessor and namesake Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, alleging that he had taken undue credit for other magicians' innovations. Tarbell was a notable 'muckraking' journalist best known for her exposé of the Standard Oil Company. A period photo of an artist's rendition of a Houdini stunt is affixed to the front pastedown. Tarbell, with compliments of the author, Harry Handcuff Houdini, I hope you will at least find time to read the introduction, H. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black ink, "To Miss Ida M. NY: The Publishers Printing Company, 1908. Signed book: The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin. And this is one of the best Houdini pieces we've ever acquired! Īs our long time customers know, we are avid Harry Houdini collectors and scour the universe searching for the most astounding Treasures. Truly a museum grade piece of history! * Certified Authentic by the leading autograph authentication service Beckett (Note: Top two PSA Authentication experts moved to Beckett).Ī prized find any collector will be proud to have and showcase. And note the spectacular contrast, boldness and clarity of this Houdini Vintage Ink Autographed Gem! None of the typical fading, smudging, staining, poor contrast against dark background most Houdini signatures have been subjected to. I have personally waited 35 years to acquire this most coveted Houdini style signature. BUT, if the amazing inscription and dual signatures are not enough, the most astonishing part of this historic piece is he adds his most Rare and most desirable signature which he usually only did on rare occasion early in his career, “Harry Handcuffs Houdini”. He also initials it after the inscription (hence double signed). An original 1908 edition from the original printing "The Publishers Printing Company" (not the later release from London).īut, what also makes this incredible artifact so amazing is Houdini's extraordinary signature and long note to a personal friend. The greatest magician that ever lived, who's popularity today is even more then when he was alive 100 years ago. Here is an extraordinary piece of history. The most Rare, Exciting Houdini Signature.įor 35 years I’ve waited to own the most coveted Houdini Autograph, "Harry Handcuffs Houdini" Rare Authentic Vintage Signed Autographed Bookīeckett Certified Authentic “Harry Handcuffs Houdini” ![]() This beautiful and uncommon poster features a central romantic portrait of the young Houdini in white tie, with two inset vignette images: a full-length portrayal of the magician displaying ribbon spreads of cards on both arms and a close-up image of him doing one-handed cuts with each hand.Harry Houdini Original Vintage Magic Memorabilia Collectibles For Sale It's said his card work is what made him a hit in France." Before he gained worldwide fame as an escape artist, Houdini performed as a card magician in dime museums, burlesque shows, and circuses-most notably that of the Welsh Brothers. According to "Wild About Harry" blogger John Cox, "When Houdini first performed in Paris in 1901, audiences were still unfamiliar with handcuffs (they were not yet used widely in France), so he received few challenges. Horizontal fold crease, some marginal tears.
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