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AED[HOUDINI] How Handcuff Tricks Are Done by Imposters!
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LiveOct 31, 2026
Marking 100 years since the death of Harry Houdini, Potter & Potter will present a landmark sale of Houdini memorabilia on October 31, 2026 at the famed Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. The sale brings to the public for the very first time 100 historic items from the collection of Kevin Connolly, many of which were personally owned by Houdini. Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
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[HOUDINI] How Handcuff Tricks Are Done by Imposters! Edinburgh: John Fairley, Printer, ca. 1904. Letterpress handbill for an exposé of handcuff secrets by the “celebrated illusionist of Vienna,” Franz Kukol, and the “magician of London” Geo. Vickery, who were, in fact, trusted assistants to Houdini. 11 x 8 ¾”. Linen backed. Brown pulp paper variant (others were printed in pink). SCARCE.
Two of the three most trusted assistants working for Houdini, Vickery and Kukol were also talented performers in their own rights. This bill advertises a performance sponsored by Houdini meant to steal the thunder of other wannabe "handcuff kings" attempting to capitalize on his enormous success and fame.
This bill alludes to Houdini’s concurrent appearance at the Gaiety Theatre, Leith, during the same period, and also gives a simple explanation as to some methods used to escape from packing boxes, an all but unheard-of tactic for a magician who would become the president of the Society of American Magicians, an organization slavishly devoted to keeping conjuring secrets unknown to the public at large.
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A few chips expertly repaired; very good or better.
- Provenance
Kevin Connolly collection.
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