1953 paramount pictures houdini poster
Original 1953 Paramount Pictures Houdini Theater Poster. Houdini was a 1953 American Technicolor film biography from Paramount Pictures, produced by George Pal and Berman Swarttz, directed by George Marshall, that stars then husband-and-wife Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. The film's screenplay, based upon the life of magician and escape artist Harry Houdini, is by Philip Yordan, based on the book Houdini by Harold Kellock. The film's music score was by Roy Webb and the cinematography by Ernest Laszio. The art direction was by Albert Nozaki and Hal Pereira and the costume design by Edith Head. The film's storyline is a fictionalized account of Houdini's life. It details his beginnings as a carnival performer, worker in a safe factory, up through his international success as a world-renowned escape artist and stage magician. Following the death of his mother, he exposes various fraudulent mediums in the spiritualist movement, while always hoping to make contact with her. The film also follows Houdini's love for his wife Bess Houdini and his most dangerous stunts and stage illusions. Handsomely custom framed and matted to 50" x 37".
1953 PARAMOUNT PICTURES HOUDINI lobby cards - Tony Curtis signed
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Original 1953 Paramount Pictures Houdini lobby cards. A pair of original “Houdini” Lobby Cards and a signed Tony Curtis Print. The lobby cards are from the Houdini biopic, having scenes from the packing case escape. Houdini was a 1953 American Technicolor film biography from Paramount Pictures, produced by George Pal and Berman Swarttz, directed by George Marshall, that stars then husband-and-wife Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. The film's screenplay, based upon the life of magician and escape artist Harry Houdini, is by Philip Yordan, based on the book Houdini by Harold Kellock. The film's music score was by Roy Webb and the cinematography by Ernest Laszio. The art direction was by Albert Nozaki and Hal Pereira and the costume design by Edith Head. The film's storyline is a fictionalized account of Houdini's life. It details his beginnings as a carnival performer, worker in a safe factory, up through his international success as a world-renowned escape artist and stage magician. Following the death of his mother, he exposes various fraudulent mediums in the spiritualist movement, while always hoping to make contact with her. The film also follows Houdini's love for his wife Bess Houdini and his most dangerous stunts and stage illusions.
1953 Paramount film service "houdini" press release
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1953 original Paramount Film Service LTD. Houdini film press release to the members of The Magic Circle. The press release was to create more publicity for the upcoming Houdini Film. The Magic Circle is a British Organization dedicated to promoting and advancing the art of magic. Applicants must qualify for membership, either through a performance exam or by a written thesis on a branch of magic, after which they will be designated Member of the Magic Circle (M.M.C.). Further distinctions may earn them the title Associate of the Inner Magic Circle (A.I.M.C.), and Member of The Inner Magic Circle (M.I.M.C), a select group limited to 300 members. The Magic Circle was founded in 1905 and has near 2000 members today. Since 1998, the Magic Circle building in central London has been available for meetings and corporate entertainment. It was voted the UK's Number One Venue in the hospitality industry's Top 20 UK Venues poll 2008. The Magic Circle's headquarters houses a theatre, library, museum, a dining room, a clubroom and bars. The museum features magic tricks, props, posters, programs, toys, photographs and artefacts related to conjuring history. Items of interest include, Robert Harbin's original Zig Zag illusion, Chung Lin Soo's robes, an original Sooty with associated Harry Corbett apparatus, sets of props used by television magicians David Nixon and Tommy Cooper, items and a sound recording of Harry Houdini taken from an Edison cylinder, and a set of cups and balls used by HRH Charles, Prince Of Whales when he took his Magic Circle exam in 1975.
1953 Paramount pictures and george pals "houdini" Production notes
Original 1953 Paramount Pictures Houdini Production Notes. These notes were for George Pal, as he was producer for the film. George Pal (February 1, 1908 – May 2, 1980) was a Hungarian American animator, film director and producer, principally associated with the fantasy and science fiction films. He became an American citizen after emigrating from Europe. He was nominated for Academy Awards for seven consecutive years (1942–1948) and received an honorary award in 1944.
1955 tintin comics no. 325 houdini edition
Original TinTin Comics Houdini edition, January 13, 1955. TinTin was one of the most popular European Comics of the 20th century, and it remains popular today. Tintin had been published in more than 70 languages with sales of more than 200 million copies. The first appearance of TinTin was in 1929 and created by Belgian cartoonist Herge'. TinTin is a reporter and adventurer who travels around the world with his dog Snowy. He appears as a young man, around 14 to 19 years old with a round face and quiff hairstyle. Tintin has a sharp intellect, can defend himself, and is honest, decent, compassionate, and kind. Through his investigative reporting, quick-thinking, and all-around good nature, Tintin is always able to solve the mystery and complete the adventure. A rare Houdini collectible.
1976 commemorative cachet set
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Houdini Commemorative Cachet with envelope. An official 1976 envelope and card set commemorating the 50-year anniversary of the death of Houdini. This cachet is the first Philatelic recognition in the United States of Magic or Magicians. A great and interesting Houdini antiquity.
1976 Houdini 50th anniversary envelope
Houdini 50th anniversary envelope. An official 1976 envelope commemorating the 50 year anniversary of the death of Houdini. An interesting and rare Houdini artifact.
