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Magic poster
Houdini the World Famous Jail-Breaker and Handcuff King!
Printer
Inconnu / Unknown
SignatureNon signé / Unsigned
Date
1902
Dimensions45.8 × 29 cm (18 1/16 × 11 7/16 in.)
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Advertising Media
Origin
Leeds, England
Object NumberM2014.128.602
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditPurchase, funds graciously donated by La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso
Status
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Houdini, The World-Famous Jail Breaker and Handcuff King
Willson's New Walk Printing Works
1902
M2014.128.677.6
The World-Famous Houdini. The Original Handcuff King and Jail Breaker
Inconnu / Unknown
about 1908
M2014.128.683.1
Thurston World's Famous Magician - Wonder Show of the Universe
The Otis Lithograph Company
1929
M2014.128.548
Touring the World, Famous Australian Illusionist, The Great Levante
Central Printing Co. Ltd
1939-1977
M2014.128.328
Dante The World Famous Danish Magician and His Big International Company
Evening Post Print
1939
M2014.128.125
The World's Most Famous Dare-Devil Houdini in the Submersible Iron-Bound Box Mystery
Inconnu / Unknown
1917
M2014.128.707.46
The Great Levante - Famous Australian Illusionist
Central Printing Co. Ltd
1933-1959
M2014.128.329
Coming Here LeRoy The Wizard Famous Magician & Company and his Magical Sensations
Central Show Printing Co.
About 1925-1940
M2014.128.325
The Famous Newmann The Great American Hypnotist and Mind Reader
Great Western Printing Company
About 1928
M2014.128.361
Thurston World's Famous Magician - The Wonder Show of the Earth
The Otis Lithograph Company
1929
M2014.128.530
Thurston World's Famous Magician - The Wonder Show of the Earth
The Otis Lithograph Company
1929
M2014.128.529
This project is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Azrieli Foundation and Canadian Heritage.