Magic Collection of Jim Rawlins Part III

Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Houdini Challenge With Schematic Drawing. Wichita, 1923. Letterpress handbill from the Geo. Innes Dry Goods Co. to Houdini, challenging him to escape from an “ordinary packing case of heavy lumber.” Mounted to a ragged album page, the verso bearing – possibly in Houdini’s own hand – a pencil sketch diagram of the box from which he would escape. Chips and closed tears, but intact. A note above the drawing of the packing case on the verso of the challenge states that the box should be constructed of white pine. The complete specifications for the crate, down to the 8 penny nails used, are also included.