![]() These first 26 years of Houdini’s life also saw endless hardship and struggle, which Houdini combatted with big dreams and sheer determination.īefore turning our focus to the second 26 years of Houdini’s life, where Houdini achieved the fame and fortune we are all familiar with, the exhibition will provide an in-depth exploration of Houdini’s early life, including his formative years in Appleton, WI, Milwaukee, and New York City. 1874 to 1900 saw the invention of film, radio, wireless communication, the incandescent light bulb, the internal combustion engine, and skyscrapers. Houdini found himself uniquely positioned at a critical time of transformation, innovation, and radical progress in America and the world. But despite being known around the world, few people know his incredible story of transformation from Erik Weisz, Hungarian-born son of a rabbi, to Harry Houdini, the Master Mystifier.īorn in Budapest in 1874, just 9 years after the end of the American Civil War, and uniquely balanced between two centuries, the first 26 years of Houdini’s life were the final 26 years of the 19 th Century. On a Houdini poster for his Water Torture Cell escape that hung above my bed since I was an early teen, claimed the act as: “THE GREATEST SENSATIONAL MYSTERY EVER ATTEMPTED IN THIS OR ANY OTHER AGE.”Īside from the lofty claim itself, I find myself particularly fascinated with the phrase “this or any other age,” for the most amazing thing Houdini ever accomplished was to become the most famous magician and escape artist of all time, who to this day, over 90 years after his death, is still synonymous with magic. I have had an interest in Houdini since I was a kid. ![]() The World’s Handcuff King & Prison Breaker And meetings turned into a vision: Inescapable: The Life and Legacy of Harry Houdini coming to the Jewish Museum of Maryland in Summer 2018. That was less than two months ago today, and neither Marvin nor I could have imagined where we would find ourselves today.Ī week after that show, I received an email from Marvin titled simply “Houdini exhibit”. ![]() At the time I didn’t know that it was Marvin, or that he led the Jewish Museum of Maryland, but the trick worked, people were fooled and entertained, and we all went about our merry ways. In July, while performing at Baltimore’s annual Artscape Festival, I unwittingly called Marvin Pinkert on stage to help assist a piece of magic. And you can actually see this photo scene in the video at time 2:08.We are thrilled to introduce a new blog series, Finding Houdini, from guest curator David London! David will be sharing his adventures as he tracks down the exciting ephemara, daring details, and fascinating facts on who some might call America’s Greatest Magician: Harry Houdini. This 103+ year old photo is in Excellent condition with a nice vintage sepia toing for a nice touch of added authenticity. Creasing and slight chipping in margins not affecting central image. Single-weight glossy gelatin photograph of Houdini unconscious as men fasten him to a wooden beam in this scene from Houdini’s first film. Very RARE to see an original period TYPE I photo survived from the film surface. Here’s a Very Scarce Houdini TYPE I antique photo that we’ve never seen in our 40 years collectingĪ stunning crisp Type I antique 103 Year old photo of Houdini in great close-up from a scene in his 1919 silent film, “The Master Mystery”. ORIGINAL Antique Vintage 1919 Theatrical TYPE I PhotoĪmazing piece of magic and Harry Houdini history! ![]() Harry Houdini Magic Original old photos pictures poster Memorabilia Collectibles for sale
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