![]() Houdini did just as requested, and through Beck’s initial management and assistance, he became one of the top vaudeville performers in the early 20th century. Martin Beck one of the most important theatrical managers of the time met Houdini and challenged him to escape from a few handcuffs. It was not until 1899, that Houdini’s career really took off as the King of Handcuffs. He and his wife Bess, made only a modest living. For years he paid his dues, working at dime museums, medicine shows and circuses. Keep in mind that Houdini did not become an overnight sensation. To advertise the show, he repeated the feat at a newspaper office and at a police station. The first public performance of the handcuff escape was in November 1895, where he announced that before he was locked in the Substitution Trunk he would allow his hands to be secured with borrowed handcuffs from the audience. This poster depicts the act that launched Houdini’s career and made him famous. The poster now resides in the Copperfield Museum. Norm Nielsen acquired it from the late Jay Marshall in 1991, and it was part of our collection for twenty-four years until March of 2015, when it was privately sold to David Copperfield. The other poster was part of the Nielsen Magic Poster Collection. ![]() This Fechner poster sold for USD $78,000 at auction in 2006, and according to rumor, it was sold to a collector in India. We only know of TWO originals in existence: One was in the Christian Fechner Collection in France. What most people do not know is that it is an extremely rare poster. One can find numerous versions of it printed on paper, canvas, tin plates, trays, cups, mugs, etc. The iconic Houdini image is probably the most reproduced magic poster of all time. Lithographer: Russell Morgan Lithograph, Co.Name of Poster: Houdini – Eclipsing Sensation.Nothing on Earth can hold Houdini a Prisoner.” This is probably the most famous and iconic vintage poster image in magic FREE STANDING: Most frames (excluding 14 x 14 Inches) feature a fold out standing frame meaning this print can be placed on a shelf or table with ease.The Most Famous Poster in Magic 24-02-2020 The Most Famous Poster in Magic: Houdini – Eclipsing Sensation “The World’s Handcuff King & Prison Breaker.SUITABLE FOR A VARIETY OF ROOMS: Enlighten your home, living room or bedroom with this fine art watercolour print.READY TO HANG: Modern art print beautifully presented on a high quality stylish frame with hooks making these easy to hang on any wall.CRAFTED TO LAST: Digitally printed on acid free paper and it does not degrade or turn yellow with time.STYLISH PRINT: Vintage Houdini Poster original, contemporary watercolour art hand crafted and printed on acid free paper.We also offer a print only option in each size which is delivered on a faux mount to protect during carriage. WhiteĪll frame styles are available in the following sizes: Our unique stylish prints are available in a variety of framed options, including:īlack Wood. ![]() Enlighten your home, living room or bedroom with this fine watercolour print. Create a vivid, welcoming and inspirational environment around your house. Comes complete with a paper 800gsm thickness mount. Presented on a stylish contemporary frame in a variety of sizes and colours. It will always look beautiful on your walls. ![]() The wall art print will not degrade, it will not turn yellow with the passage of time. The result is a fine art print carefully crafted to look good for a long time. This watercolour art print is crafted by hand and digitally printed on acid free paper for light fastness. ![]() A high quality framed watercolour print featuring Vintage Houdini Poster. ![]()
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