Picture No 10042079 Date circa 1920s Description Houdini and skyscraper, New York, USA Details 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? Source Cannell, The Secrets of Houdini Credit Line Mary Evans Picture Library