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Houdiniana

Sat, Apr 8, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 92

HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 – 1926). Photograph of Hou...

Estimate: $600 - $1,200

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HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 ? 1926). Photograph of Houdini and the Iron Maiden. Glasgow, 1909. Sepia tone horizontal image depicting the full stage of the Coliseum, where on October 22, 1909, Houdini successfully escaped from a massive Iron Maiden torture device, suspended at center stage from a stout wooden scaffold. In the candid image, a committee of dozens, along with Houdini?s costumed assistants, fill the stage. 8 x 10?. One corner clipped, old tape to verso, else good. A scarce image.