![]() ![]() Houdini’s crew spotted the problem and supposedly the posters were never distributed to the public. If you look carefully at the poster you will see the locks are hanging in the wrong direction contrary to the laws of nature. Of course, the pictures supplied to the printer correctly showed Houdini Upside Down in the restraint. The story is that Houdini had ordered a quantity of posters featuring his Upside Down Escape. At some point in time after Houdini’s passing, he acquired many of Houdini’s show pieces (including curtains, etc.) and this poster. This poster was obtained from Jerry Matalo (not certain of the correct spelling) who was Houdini’s metal worker. This is a very unique example of a helpful printer of days gone by making an honest mistake while trying to be helpful to the famous Harry Houdini. ![]() What happens when printers try to be nice! Houdini’s crew spotted the problem and supposedly the posters were never distributed to the publicįound something wrong? Help us improve things by clicking here! ![]() The helpful(?) printer surmised there must have been an error in showing the performer Upside Down, so the printer took it upon himself to correct(?) the problem by changing the position of the performer so he was pictured upright. Magicians: Houdini Poster Print by Strobridge Strobridge - Item VARPDX449777 would make the perfect addition to your home or office or gift recipient. My current chronology only lists one earlier engagement at Bartons Theatre in Newport, Virginia, in October. At some point in time after Houdini’s passing, he acquired many of Houdini’s show pieces (including curtains, etc.) and this poster.Įffect: The story is that Houdini had ordered a quantity of posters featuring his Upside Down Escape. image thumbnail of A bohemian room featuring Houdini, poster art for magic show by Harry image thumbnail of Close-up view of a solid-faced canvas corner. This poster for The Houdinis at the Theatre Comique in Richmond, Virginia, during the week of November 26, 1894, is one of their earliest known engagements. They install in minutes and are made with only the. This poster was obtained from Jerry Matallo (not certain of the correct spelling) who was Houdini’s metal worker. Harry Houdini Chinese Water Torture Vintage 1912 Magic Poster - 24x54 Brand New C 37.42 Top Rated Seller Buy It Now +C 20. Theres no escaping the magic these laser cut posters will bring to your favorite pin. ![]()
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