​1921 ORIGINAL HOUDINI movie still FROM "THE MAN FROM BEYOND" SILENT FILM​

Original movie still from the silent film The Man From Beyond, produced in 1921. Ink notations, sticker residue on verso, including an ownership stamp from “World-Famed French Wizard Fred Beckman”. Following his two-picture deal in Hollywood, Houdini returned to New York and started his own film production company named "Houdini Picture Corporation". He wrote and starred in The Man From Beyond in 1921 and released the following year. The film is a silent mystery staring Harry Houdini as Howard Hillary, a man found frozen in a block of arctic ice and then brought back to life. When Houdini returns to life, the researchers that found him do not tell him that he is 100 years behind the times, planning to study his reactions after as he returns back to civilization. This film was seen as a sort of apology to Houdini’s former friend, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930); Houdini and Doyle had a falling out over spiritualism. At the end of this film, there was a caption, “You must believe” in which one of the character’s spirits migrates into another body, which Doyle later praised. The film runs 74 minutes and was distributed by Houdini Picture Corp.​

1920 original Houdini the magician's club invitation ticket

Original Houdini, The Magicians’ Club, The Last Ladies’ Night of the Season Invitation. The Bijou Theatre, London, April 4th, 1920. Printed ticket with scalloped edges on stiff stock. Billing Houdini as the club president, and advertising that he will be “In the Chair” for the event.​ Included at the event was Hon. Treasurer, Will Goldston and Hon. Secretary, "Hermalin". Rare Houdini collectible! 

1904 "houdini, the most famous jail-breaker"

1904 "HOUDINI THE FAMOUS JAIL-BREAKER." Incredible details of the Liverpool jail break with interesting questions that Houdini gives insight. Houdini discusses his thoughts on law enforcement, quality control of handcuffs and more. A striking look into Houdini's thoughts and an equally great example with historical merit.

Houdini signed photograph in his library 

Early 1920s original signed Houdini photograph of the legendary Houdini in his home library. The photograph reads "To my friend Al Snyder, Houdini". 8" X 10".

1901 Harry houdini circus carre bremen germany advertisement

​1901 original article and advertisement for Houdini as a star feature to strengthen Circus Carre, Bremen, Germany. Headline reeds "Police In Germany Prohibit A Swindler From Appearing!!" It turned out that managers in Germany grew jealous of the full houses that Houdini drew so they advertised that a Mr. Bill Billing, a Handcuf Manipulator. They advertised that he was far ahead in ability than Houdini and it would be an insult to Mr. Billing to class him with Harry Houdini. The local Police were brought in on October 28th, 1901 and tested both Mr. Billing and Houdini, with the result that Mr. Bill Billing was declared to be a swindler, and was officially stopped from performing. A unique and fantastic treasure of Houdini history.

 HOUDINI master of mystery poster

1900s HOUDINI MASTER OF MYSTERY. The poster advertised Houdini appearing in a 15-part series produced by Octagon Films called The Master Mystery in 1918. The series did very well and that is what led Houdini to decide to go into the movie business. 54" X 42" Professionally framed, linen backed and stretched. Frame is 4" wide. Some minor wear due to age. A stunning Houdini artifact. 

1925 Houdini Final Tour Shubert - Majestic Theatre program

1925 Houdini Final Tour Theatre Program. Providence 1925. For an appearance at the Shubert-Majestic Theatre and featuring Houdini’s “Three Shows in One” revue of magic, escapes, and exposes of spiritualists. Detailed description of program inside. The Shubert-Majestic theatre opened on April 9, 1917. The greatest vaudeville acts and the legendary Houdini performed on the famed stage. It could seat 3,000 patrons, more than the Imperial Theatre and Providence Opera House combined. A very scarce Houdini artifact. 

​1913 HOUDINI new cross empire theatre - THE MAGICAL WORLD PUBLICATION

May 14, 1913. The Magical World. Harry Houdini featured in the section of "What Others Are Doing." This section would describe the current top professional acts and programs. The Magical World was a magic periodical published by Max Sterling which ran from June 4th, 1913, through February 4th, 1914. This rare example is Harry Houdini, performing at the New Cross Empire theatre on May 14, 1913. What is even more unique and scarce is that this is the new act of Houdini named "A Water Torture Cell." It describes in detail the design of the Water Torture Cell, the materials used, etc. It also describes the Water Torture Cell performance on May 14, 1913, and Houdini's East Indian Needle Trick as well. The New Cross Empire was built by the renowned Theatre Architect Frank Matcham for the London District Empire Palaces Ltd. and opened on August 1, 1899. It was known as a true architectural marvel and seated 3000 people. As described "There are no pillars in any part of the house that can obstruct the view of the stage, and the theatre is provided throughout with the latest sanitary and fire extinguishing appliances, as well as electric lighting, and has the additional luxury of a sliding roof, for use during hot weather, with all modern improvements in ventilation."  An enlightening read and a first-rate Houdini artifact!

harry and bess Houdini photograph

Photograph of Houdini and his wife Bess. Houdini met a fellow performer named Bess Rahner. Bess and Houdini married in 1894, with Bess replacing Theo in the act, which became known as "The Houdinis". For the rest of Houdini's performing career, Bess worked as his stage assistant. A very nice Houdini family photograph.

1925 Houdini Providence Opera House theatre program

Houdini Providence Opera House Theatre Program, for the week of Nov. 23, 1925. Houdini's act described in minute detail the three-part show of Houdini, comprised of escapes, magic, and spiritualism exposes. The Providence Opera House was a very large and beautiful theatre built in 1871. It was used by touring and local theatrical production companies as well as class-act movies during the silent era. It closed in March 1931 and was demolished not long after.