houdini

[Houdini, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, in chains]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini is secured in a straitjacket]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

J.W. Dietz, associate director, Training Within Industry, Office of Pr...

[Harry and Beatrice Houdini, half-length portrait, seated]

Photograph by Smith, St. Louis. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spe... More

Piper's Opera House, B & Union Streets, Virginia City, Storey County, ...

Significance: Piper's Opera House is one of the birthplaces of American stage in the west. The first large Virginia City theatre was Topliffe's on C Street, built in 1862. Tom Maguire's D Street Theatre follow... More

The world famous self-liberator, Houdini the supreme ruler of mystery ...

"Palace Theatre, Friday, May 1st, 1914 at 6:45 & 9:0." At head of title: Grand special night. Created by "White & Farell, Printers, South Street, Hull." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Di... More

Houdini makes spirit hands - Public domain book illustration, Library ...

In this sequence of photographs Houdini demonstrated how spirit hands that appeared at seances were made by less ethereal beings. In "A magician among the spirits" Houdini described the mediumistic fraud known ... More

[Portrait of Wilmoth Houdini, Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y., ca...

Wilmoth Houdini (Frederick Wilmoth Hendircks, sometimes known as Edgar Leon Sinclair) Purchase William P. Gottlieb General information about the Gottlieb The Renaissance Ballroom information was provided in th... More

[Beatrice Houdini, bust portrait, facing right (ca. 1900) and Harry Ho...

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Leonard - Com'r Daly - Dempsey - Billy Gibson - Jack Kearns - Houdini

A black and white photo of a group of men. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist... More

[Crate containing Harry Houdini, being lowered from ship into water] /...

J194551 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Houdini. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his ti... More

Houdini, 1916 - Public domain demonstration photograph

A group of men standing next to each other in front of a building. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American m... More

[Houdini and man on cliff in scene from "The man from beyond"]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini on wing of airplane in scenes from "The grim game"]

Public domain photograph of aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of... More

Piper's Opera House, B & Union Streets, Virginia City, Storey County, ...

Significance: Piper's Opera House is one of the birthplaces of American stage in the west. The first large Virginia City theatre was Topliffe's on C Street, built in 1862. Tom Maguire's D Street Theatre follow... More

[Houdini and Jennie, the elephant, performing at the Hippodrome, New Y...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Beatrice and Harry Houdini in their first year of married life]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Beatrice and Harry Houdini, full-length portrait, seated, facing fron...

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[Houdini visits Indianapolis]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[The Weed Chain Tire Grip Company, New York City, challenges Mr. Harr...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

Theodore Roosevelt and Houdini, S.S. Imperator

Photograph showing Theodore Roosevelt and Houdini, full-length portrait, both standing, aboard the Imperator. Hand written on verso: Bequest Edward Saint, June 20, 1943. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American... More

[Houdini at gravesite alone and with his brother William Weiss, New Yo...

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[Houdini at gravesite alone and with his brother William Weiss, New Yo...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

Houdini appears at the Empire Theatre, every evening this week

At head of title: Liverpool city police office, Dale St., Feb. 2nd, 1904, I certify that to-day Mr. Harry Houdini showed his abilities in releasing himself from restraint. ... Signed Leonard dunning, Head Const... More

[The 20th anniversary dinner invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Houdini...

Dinner invitation and menu with image of ship on the cover. On June 18, 1914, Harry and Beatrice Houdini sailed from Europe to New York aboard the S.S. Imperator of the Hamburg-America Line. On the 21st Houdin... More

The Houdinis, Harry, Bessie introducing the only and original.

Caption: Metamorphosis : change in 3 seconds! Created by "Liebler & Maass Lith., N.Y." No. 1885. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Li... More

[Portrait of Macbeth, Count of Monte Cristo, Lord Invader, and Wilmoth...

Purchase William P. Gottlieb General information about the Gottlieb The Renaissance Ballroom information was provided in the 2014 [Bear Family] publication Calypso Craze, 1956-1957 and Beyond (EAN: 53971021694... More

[Harry Houdini performs the great milk can escape]

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[Houdini and the circus]

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[Trophy presented to Houdini by the Aerial League of Australia]

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[Harry and Beatrice Houdini with Sarah Bernhardt, Boston]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Beatrice Houdini, full-length portrait, facing front, seated on desk]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

Do spirits return? Houdini says no - and proves it 3 shows in one : ma...

Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budape... More

[The 20th anniversary dinner invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Houdini...

Dinner invitation and menu with image of ship on the cover. On June 18, 1914, Harry and Beatrice Houdini sailed from Europe to New York aboard the S.S. Imperator of the Hamburg-America Line. On the 21st Houdin... More

[Harry Houdini, half-length portrait, facing front]

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was o... More

[Harry Houdini and Chinese magician Ching Ling Foo, full-length portra...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Harry Houdini, full-length portrait, standing, and Harry Kellar, seat...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Beatrice Houdini, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

Challenge to Houdini, Regent Theatre, Salford

Committee letter challenging Houdini to escape from "one of their extra strong and large travelling baskets" and his reply. "Palace Theatre, Friday, May 1st, 1914 at 6:45 & 9:0." Created by "John Heywood Ltd.,... More

Houdini, nothing on earth can hold Houdini! Fred Ray & Co. in an inten...

At head of title: Orpheum Theatre, advanced vaudeville, week opens Monday evening, Oct. 14, matinee every day except Monday. Created by "The Smith-Brooks Co., Show Printers, Denver." Transferred from; LC Rare B... More

Houdini, nothing on earth can hold Houdini! Fred Ray & Co. in an inten...

At head of title: Orpheum Theatre, advanced vaudeville, week opens Monday evening, Oct. 14, matinee every day except Monday. Created by "The Smith-Brooks Co., Show Printers, Denver." Transferred from; LC Rare B... More

Harry Houdini, king of cards - Public domain painting

Created by "National Pr. & Eng. Co., Chicago." No. 1838. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress) Forms part of: McManu... More

[Houdini makes spirit hands] - Public domain book illustration, Librar...

In this sequence of photographs Houdini demonstrated how spirit hands that appeared at seances were made by less ethereal beings. In "A magician among the spirits" Houdini described the mediumistic fraud known ... More

[Beatrice Houdini, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right]

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[Three full-length portraits of Harry Houdini and his brother Theodore...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

Special starring record engagement of the world's famous jail breaker,...

"Wm. E. Berry, Printer, & c., 44, Vicar Lane, Bradford." At head of title: Palace Theatre, Halifax; twice nightly at 7 & 9; Monday, Nov. 16th, 1903, and during the week. Managing director, Mr. Frank MacNaghten;... More

Houdini - Public domain portrait photograph

A group of men standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologis... More

[Harry Houdini, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, in chain...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Harry Houdini, full-length portrait, standing, facing right, in chain...

Harry Houdini, Handcuff King. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spect... More

[Harry Houdini with his wife Beatrice and mother Cecilia Steiner Weiss...

Public domain reproduction of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. ... More

Houdini in The master mystery a super-serial in fifteen episodes.

"B.A. Rolfe Productions, Octagon Films, Inc." "Episode twelve, The death noose." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congres... More

Piper's Opera House, B & Union Streets, Virginia City, Storey County, ...

Significance: Piper's Opera House is one of the birthplaces of American stage in the west. The first large Virginia City theatre was Topliffe's on C Street, built in 1862. Tom Maguire's D Street Theatre follow... More

[The 20th anniversary dinner invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Houdini...

Dinner invitation and menu with image of ship on the cover. On June 18, 1914, Harry and Beatrice Houdini sailed from Europe to New York aboard the S.S. Imperator of the Hamburg-America Line. On the 21st Houdin... More

Thurston, master magician all out of a hat.

"Litho. in U.S.A." No. M-4414. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress) Forms part of: McManus-Young collection of pict... More

[Harry Houdini, King of Cards]. 19th century, Library of Congress coll...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

Kellar, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Caption: Levitation. Created and "copyright 1894 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." No. 6152B. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress)

Dempsey, Leonard, Comr. Daley, Billy Gibson, Jack Kearns & Houdini

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[Houdini at the wheel] - A group of people sitting in a car

Public domain photograph of an automobile, 1910s car, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 187... More

[Houdini and the water torture cell]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini, "the genius of escape," on the Orpheum Circuit]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

Harry Houdini & Senator Capper (Senate District Com.), 2/26/26

A group of people sitting around a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist... More

Hardeen inherits his brother's secrets Houdini's will makes possible t...

Created by "Carey and Sons Lith, N.Y." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Despite directions to the contrary, Hardeen passed on to others the legacy he had received. Today, ... More

Houdini appears at the Empire Theatre, every evening this week

At head of title: Liverpool city police office, Dale St., Feb. 2nd, 1904, I certify that to-day Mr. Harry Houdini showed his abilities in releasing himself from restraint. ... Signed Leonard dunning, Head Const... More

Do spirits return? Houdini says no - and proves it 3 shows in one : ma...

Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budape... More

[Houdini and Jennie, the elephant, performing at the Hippodrome, New Y...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini letterhead, with head-and-shoulders portrait of Houdini]

Public domain reproduction of portrait print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He wa... More

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

Houdini makes spirit hands - Public domain book illustration, Library ...

In this sequence of photographs Houdini demonstrated how spirit hands that appeared at seances were made by less ethereal beings. In "A magician among the spirits" Houdini described the mediumistic fraud known ... More

The Houdinis, Harry, Bessie introducing the only and original.

Caption: Metamorphosis : change in 3 seconds! Created by "Liebler & Maass Lith., N.Y." No. 1885. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Li... More

[Houdini, the Handcuff King and Prison Breaker, performs for Pathe Frè...

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

Dempsey and Leonard - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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[Houdini with the Roterbergs, full-length portrait, seated on stoop, f...

Public domain image of a historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of... More

[Houdini removes his jacket]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini and the ghost of Abraham Lincoln]

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On the stage - in person, Hardeen, brother of Houdini handcuffs and ja...

At head of title: Lyric Theatre, Beckley, Wed. & Thur., Jan. 29-30." Created by "Triangle Poster Printing Co., Phila." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic... More

Piper's Opera House, B & Union Streets, Virginia City, Storey County, ...

Significance: Piper's Opera House is one of the birthplaces of American stage in the west. The first large Virginia City theatre was Topliffe's on C Street, built in 1862. Tom Maguire's D Street Theatre follow... More

Piper's Opera House, B & Union Streets, Virginia City, Storey County, ...

Significance: Piper's Opera House is one of the birthplaces of American stage in the west. The first large Virginia City theatre was Topliffe's on C Street, built in 1862. Tom Maguire's D Street Theatre follow... More

Piper's Opera House, B & Union Streets, Virginia City, Storey County, ...

Significance: Piper's Opera House is one of the birthplaces of American stage in the west. The first large Virginia City theatre was Topliffe's on C Street, built in 1862. Tom Maguire's D Street Theatre follow... More

Thurston the great magician the wonder show of the universe.

Caption: Do the spirits come back? Created and "copyright 1915 by the Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 14335. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms ... More

Harry Houdini, king of cards - Public domain portrait print

Created by "National Pr. & Eng. Co., Chicago." No. 1838. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress) Forms part of: McManu... More

A novelty, the first in 20 years, Harry Houdini as a magician

At head of title: Empire Theatre all-star matinee, Friday, Feb. 20th, 1914. Created by "John Waddington, Ltd., Printers and Lithographers, Great Wilson Street, Leeds." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special... More

[Houdini versus products of the Weed Chain Tire Grip Company]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

Houdini letterhead from 1913 - Public domain music sheet scan

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Houdini, 1916 - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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Publicity release about iron bound box test, 1917

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[Houdini holding bonds, Boston, Massachusetts]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

Houdini, 1/20/26 - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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[Beatrice Houdini and Theodore Hardeen visit Houdini's grave]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a cemetery, memorial, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He... More

[Harry Houdini, with his wife Beatrice and mother Cecilia Steiner Weis...

Public domain reproduction of portrait print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He wa... More

[Houdini and "The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin"]

"Memory," wrote Dr. Morris N. Young in 1961, "is the sum of what one can remember; the diary of the mind." In the great collections that they built and gave to the Library of Congress, Houdini, John J. McManus,... More

Stone walls and chains do not make a prison --- for Houdini

Created by "Famous Players - Lasky Corporation." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Houdini followed his performance in "The master mystery" with the "Grim game," the first o... More

Hardeen inherits his brother's secrets Houdini's will makes possible t...

Created by "Carey and Sons Lith, N.Y." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Despite directions to the contrary, Hardeen passed on to others the legacy he had received. Today, ... More

Boston American article, December 30, 1924 Houdini's $10,000 challenge...

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Boston Herald article, January 26, 1925 Margery genuine says Conan Doy...

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[Houdini makes spirit hands] - American variety stage vaudeville and p...

In this sequence of photographs Houdini demonstrated how spirit hands that appeared at seances were made by less ethereal beings. In "A magician among the spirits" Houdini described the mediumistic fraud known ... More

[Houdini makes spirit hands] - Public domain book illustration, Librar...

In this sequence of photographs Houdini demonstrated how spirit hands that appeared at seances were made by less ethereal beings. In "A magician among the spirits" Houdini described the mediumistic fraud known ... More

A novelty, the first in 20 years, Harry Houdini as a magician

At head of title: Empire Theatre all-star matinee, Friday, Feb. 20th, 1914. Created by "John Waddington, Ltd., Printers and Lithographers, Great Wilson Street, Leeds." Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special... More

[Beatrice Houdini, full-length portrait, facing front, leaning against...

Public domain scan of a portrait print, bust portrait drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budape... More

[Harry Houdini, half-length portrait, facing front, with arms folded]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

[Houdini with Ira Davenport, full-length portrait, seated]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More