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Houdini and skyscraper, New York, USA

Harry Houdini (1874 - 1926), American stunt performer. Suspended from the cornice of a New York skyscraper, he must somehow free himself of his chains and make his way to safety... will he do it ? Is this one trick too many?

Picture No
13725833
Media ID
45390759
Size
2753px x 4381px (1.5MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Cannell, The Secrets of Houdini. Image digitally colourised
Date
circa 1920s

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