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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

[Ehrich Weiss, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, wearing t...

Not yet Houdini, Ehrich Weiss is shown exhibiting his competitive spirit and wearing medals he won as a member of the Pastime Athletic Club track team in New York. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magici... 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

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

[Theater lobby display, Salem Theater, Salem, Massachusetts.]

Public domain photograph - historical image of Massachusetts, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[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

Certificate of ordination : certificate of Mrs. Annie M. Benninghofen ...

Certificate of Ordination for Mrs. Annie M. Benninghofen as a Minister of the Gospel of Spiritualism for the National Spiritualists' Association of the U.S.A. The ordination took place at the First Spiritualis... More

Orpheum circuit news. November 14, 1915

Text and photo. A copy of the Orpheum Circuit News, a publicity pamphlet published in Oakland, California, by the 35-member Orpheum Circuit of Theatres, November 14, 1915. Affiliated theatres were located thro... More

Special performance, Friday morning only, April 27, 1923, 11 a.m. : Ho...

Announcement of a lecture in Los Angeles, billing it as "the first serious lecture delivered by Houdini on the subject of Spiritualism and the kindred arts." The announcement includes an explanation of the eth... More

No prize for "Margery" : Springfield Union article, December 14, 1925

This article from the Springfield (Massachusetts) Union recounts the conclusion of the controversy surrounding the medium known as "Margery," in which Houdini had embroiled himself by challenging the authentici... More

B.F. Keith's Theatre News. January 22, 1906

This is a publicity pamphlet published by Keith's Theatre in Philadelphia for the week of January 22, 1906. The cover photograph shows a lobby display of shackles used by Houdini in his performances as "the Ja... More

Magicians' Club program, April 25, 1915

Program book for the "First Grand All Magical Seance of the Magicians' Club," Chelsea, London, England, Sunday, April 25, 1915. Harry Houdini was the Club's President and founder. Includes a list of featured ... More

Houdini dangling from the B.F. Keith's Theatre, G and 15th Streets, N....

Title devised by Library staff based on unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Date from negatives in same range, and Houdini's engagement at Keith's. Gift; H... More

Hippodrome program for the season 1917-1918

Program book for the New York Hippodrome, New York City, for the 1917-1918 season, including several pages of advertisements. The booklet features the performance program for an elaborate variety bill, "Cheer ... More

Postcard from Ehrich Weiss to his mother

At the age of twelve, Ehrich Weiss ran away from home in an effort to earn money and to alleviate his family's grinding poverty. This is the earliest sample of Houdini's handwriting in the collections of the L... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

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

Houdini in sealed coffin under water 90 minutes : Washington Post arti...

Article from the Washington Post describing Houdini's prolonged submersion in a sealed coffin on August 5, 1926. From the collections of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division. Volume/container number... More

Houdini, in a packing case, is lowered into New York Bay

Houdini, in a packing case said to contain six hundred pounds of iron weights, is lowered into New York Bay. He is credited with having escaped in two minutes and fifty-five seconds. Photograph by Dietz, N.Y. ... More

Special performance, Friday morning only, April 27, 1923, 11 a.m. : Ho...

Announcement of a lecture in Los Angeles, billing it as "the first serious lecture delivered by Houdini on the subject of Spiritualism and the kindred arts." The announcement includes an explanation of the eth... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

Hippodrome program for the season 1917-1918

Program book for the New York Hippodrome, New York City, for the 1917-1918 season, including several pages of advertisements. The booklet features the performance program for an elaborate variety bill, "Cheer ... More

Hippodrome program for the season 1917-1918

Program book for the New York Hippodrome, New York City, for the 1917-1918 season, including several pages of advertisements. The booklet features the performance program for an elaborate variety bill, "Cheer ... More

Hippodrome program for the season 1917-1918

Program book for the New York Hippodrome, New York City, for the 1917-1918 season, including several pages of advertisements. The booklet features the performance program for an elaborate variety bill, "Cheer ... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

[Fly-leaf and first page of the Bible of Rabbi Samuel Weiss]

Public domain reproduction of illuminated book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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 does an upside-down straitjacket escape, Washington, D.C.]

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

Aerial League of Australia invitation

Invitation from the Aerial League of Australia to an evening of cinematograph views of aerial achievements, including "first flight in Australia by Mr. Houdini." From the collections of the Rare Book and Specia... More

B.F. Keith's Theatre News. January 22, 1906

This is a publicity pamphlet published by Keith's Theatre in Philadelphia for the week of January 22, 1906. The cover photograph shows a lobby display of shackles used by Houdini in his performances as "the Ja... More

Houdini waves $10,000 in bonds : Boston American article, December 30,...

This article and photographs from the front page of the Boston American, December 30, 1924, describes Houdini's $5,000 challenges to the medium "Margery" and to a Harvard professor who believed her psychic powe... More

Publicity release about iron bound box test, 1917

This item features a cameo photograph of Houdini's face, set against a background photograph showing the iron-bound box from which he escapes being lowered into a river. From the collections of the Rare Book an... More

Houdini waves $10,000 in bonds : Boston American article, December 30,...

This article and photographs from the front page of the Boston American, December 30, 1924, describes Houdini's $5,000 challenges to the medium "Margery" and to a Harvard professor who believed her psychic powe... More

B.F. Keith's Theatre News. January 22, 1906

This is a publicity pamphlet published by Keith's Theatre in Philadelphia for the week of January 22, 1906. The cover photograph shows a lobby display of shackles used by Houdini in his performances as "the Ja... More

Hippodrome program for the season 1917-1918

Program book for the New York Hippodrome, New York City, for the 1917-1918 season, including several pages of advertisements. The booklet features the performance program for an elaborate variety bill, "Cheer ... More

Hippodrome program for the season 1917-1918

Program book for the New York Hippodrome, New York City, for the 1917-1918 season, including several pages of advertisements. The booklet features the performance program for an elaborate variety bill, "Cheer ... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

[Houd ini in scenes from "The grim game"]

Public domain photograph - aircraft, aviation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[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

King of handcuffs text, ca. 1900

Publicity item touting Harry Houdini's successes as "The King of Handcuffs" in London performances; includes numerous quotations from organs of the British and French press, and the addresses of Houdini's Ameri... More

Margery genuine says, Conan Doyle; he scorns Houdini : article from th...

This article from the Boston Herald prints a lengthy statement written to the Herald by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, of Sherlock Holmes fame, vigorously defending the medium known as "Margery" against accusations of... More

Houdini in sealed coffin under water 90 minutes : Washington Post arti...

Article from the Washington Post describing Houdini's prolonged submersion in a sealed coffin on August 5, 1926. From the collections of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division. Volume/container number... More

Hippodrome program for the season 1917-1918

Program book for the New York Hippodrome, New York City, for the 1917-1918 season, including several pages of advertisements. The booklet features the performance program for an elaborate variety bill, "Cheer ... More

Orpheum circuit news. November 14, 1915

Text and photo. A copy of the Orpheum Circuit News, a publicity pamphlet published in Oakland, California, by the 35-member Orpheum Circuit of Theatres, November 14, 1915. Affiliated theatres were located thro... More

Magicians' Club program, April 25, 1915

Program book for the "First Grand All Magical Seance of the Magicians' Club," Chelsea, London, England, Sunday, April 25, 1915. Harry Houdini was the Club's President and founder. Includes a list of featured ... More

B.F. Keith's Theatre News. January 22, 1906

This is a publicity pamphlet published by Keith's Theatre in Philadelphia for the week of January 22, 1906. The cover photograph shows a lobby display of shackles used by Houdini in his performances as "the Ja... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

Hippodrome program for the season 1917-1918

Program book for the New York Hippodrome, New York City, for the 1917-1918 season, including several pages of advertisements. The booklet features the performance program for an elaborate variety bill, "Cheer ... More

Hippodrome program for the season 1917-1918

Program book for the New York Hippodrome, New York City, for the 1917-1918 season, including several pages of advertisements. The booklet features the performance program for an elaborate variety bill, "Cheer ... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

[The Houdinis and Oscar S. Teale expose a slate writing fraud used by...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bureau, office furniture, desk, chair, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Houdini letterhead from 1913 - Public domain book scan / engraving

Mourning letterhead with black border and bust portrait of Harry Houdini; a note signed by Houdini identifies this as his 1913 letterhead, made in Stuttgart, Germany, after his mother's death. From the Oscar T... More

Publicity release about iron bound box test, 1917

This item features a cameo photograph of Houdini's face, set against a background photograph showing the iron-bound box from which he escapes being lowered into a river. From the collections of the Rare Book an... More

Margery genuine says, Conan Doyle; he scorns Houdini : article from th...

This article from the Boston Herald prints a lengthy statement written to the Herald by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, of Sherlock Holmes fame, vigorously defending the medium known as "Margery" against accusations of... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

B.F. Keith's Theatre News. January 22, 1906

This is a publicity pamphlet published by Keith's Theatre in Philadelphia for the week of January 22, 1906. The cover photograph shows a lobby display of shackles used by Houdini in his performances as "the Ja... More

Magicians' Society will be formed Sunday by Houdini : Dayton Journal a...

This article from the Dayton Journal for Saturday, December 16, 1916, describes Harry Houdini's plans to form a Magicians' Society of Dayton in affiliation with the Society of American Magicians, of which Houdi... More

Houdini letterhead from 1912 - Public domain book scan / engraving

Letterhead with cameo portrait of Harry Houdini in profile; a note signed by Houdini identifies this item as his steel engraving letterhead of 1912, made in Bradford, England. From the collections of the Rare B... More

Daring dive! : poster and Victoria Theater announcement, 1914

Handcuffed and in packing case. Poster announcing that Harry Houdini will be shackled and thrown into the river off New York's Battery in a sealed packing case, from which he will attempt to escape, July 15, 19... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

Orpheum circuit news. November 14, 1915

Text and photo. A copy of the Orpheum Circuit News, a publicity pamphlet published in Oakland, California, by the 35-member Orpheum Circuit of Theatres, November 14, 1915. Affiliated theatres were located thro... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

Magicians' Club program, April 25, 1915

Program book for the "First Grand All Magical Seance of the Magicians' Club," Chelsea, London, England, Sunday, April 25, 1915. Harry Houdini was the Club's President and founder. Includes a list of featured ... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

Hippodrome program for the season 1917-1918

Program book for the New York Hippodrome, New York City, for the 1917-1918 season, including several pages of advertisements. The booklet features the performance program for an elaborate variety bill, "Cheer ... More

Advertisement for Conjurers' Monthly Magazine

Undated advertisement for Conjuror's Monthly Magazine hails the magazine as "Houdini's Newspaper," and identifies Harry Houdini as its editor. From the collections of the Rare Book and Special Collections Divis... More

King of handcuffs text, ca. 1900

Publicity item touting Harry Houdini's successes as "The King of Handcuffs" in London performances; includes numerous quotations from organs of the British and French press, and the addresses of Houdini's Ameri... More

No prize for "Margery" : Springfield Union article, December 14, 1925

This article from the Springfield (Massachusetts) Union recounts the conclusion of the controversy surrounding the medium known as "Margery," in which Houdini had embroiled himself by challenging the authentici... More

Margery genuine says, Conan Doyle; he scorns Houdini : article from th...

This article from the Boston Herald prints a lengthy statement written to the Herald by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, of Sherlock Holmes fame, vigorously defending the medium known as "Margery" against accusations of... More

Invitation that links Man from beyond and Houdini escape act

This is an invitation to the premiere of Harry Houdini's "The Man from Beyond" at the Times Square Theatre, New York City, on April 2, 1922, an event which also featured Houdini performing escape acts. From the... More

Hippodrome program for the season 1917-1918

Program book for the New York Hippodrome, New York City, for the 1917-1918 season, including several pages of advertisements. The booklet features the performance program for an elaborate variety bill, "Cheer ... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

Hippodrome program for the season 1917-1918

Program book for the New York Hippodrome, New York City, for the 1917-1918 season, including several pages of advertisements. The booklet features the performance program for an elaborate variety bill, "Cheer ... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

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

Houdini makes spirit hands - American variety stage vaudeville and pop...

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

Registered letter from Hull, England, regarding water torture cell, 19...

In this registered letter typed on his engraved letterhead in Hull, England, on February 1, 1913, Houdini announces and describes his new Water Torture Cell escape trick, and warns British theatrical managers t... More

Saw the ectoplasm issue from 'Margery' during psychic tests : Boston H...

An article from the Boston Herald describing a lecture on the medium "Margery" by the chief investigator of the English Society for Psychical Research. Margery had been attacked as a fraud by Houdini; in his l... More

Letter of Harry Houdini discussing his library

Letter of Houdini to Mrs. M.M. Soule of Boston, written on the letterhead bearing his home address in New York City, July 31, 1925, in which he describes his extensive library of letters and documents related t... More

Hippodrome : Variety article, January 21, 1925

This article describes Houdini's latest sensational act, an on-stage expose of the hoaxes perpetrated by fraudulent mediums. From the collections of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division. From the Edwa... More

Invitation that links Man from beyond and Houdini escape act

This is an invitation to the premiere of Harry Houdini's "The Man from Beyond" at the Times Square Theatre, New York City, on April 2, 1922, an event which also featured Houdini performing escape acts. From the... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

Hippodrome program for the season 1917-1918

Program book for the New York Hippodrome, New York City, for the 1917-1918 season, including several pages of advertisements. The booklet features the performance program for an elaborate variety bill, "Cheer ... More

Conjurers' monthly magazine. October 15, 1906

This issue of a publication Harry Houdini edited features some of his material on Robert Houdin, Houdini correspondence, and notes from Europe by his brother, Theodore Hardeen. From the collections of the Rare ... More

Hippodrome program for the season 1917-1918

Program book for the New York Hippodrome, New York City, for the 1917-1918 season, including several pages of advertisements. The booklet features the performance program for an elaborate variety bill, "Cheer ... More

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