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Gallery of Harry Houdini Photos

The following posters, advertising Houdini's performances and various tricks, have been collected by magicians, friends, and fans of Houdini. Each colorful ad displays a different stage of his career, from the early days of performing in the circus to his spiritualism exposés.

Harry Houdini is the most famous magician of the 20th century, but there's a lot you probably don't know about this celebrated escape artist. For example, did you know he was the first person to fly across Australia? Or that he starred in movies?

A lucky break, a straitjacket escape and a whole lot of handcuffs helped forge Houdini's...

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Harry Houdini (Erik Weisz)

Harry Houdini's escapes were physically grueling so it's no wonder he exercised diligently and strenuously. His rigorous fitness regimen and unrelenting tour schedule kept him in tip-top shape. One doctor told the Boston Post that Houdini was “the most remarkable man I ever examined.” Houdini wasn't shy about showing off his bod, performing many of his tricks half-naked! Studio photograph of Houdini in white trunks and chains, c. 1905, modern photograph. Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton…

"How do you look at a poster of somebody being decapitated and not buy a ticket to see it performed live?"Magicians of the period typically got their star...

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