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Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Houdini Straitjacket Escape Challenge Handbill. Chicago, 1923. Printed challenge handbill issued by Peter Hoffman of the Sheriff’s Office of Cook County in Chicago, challenging Houdini to escape from a straitjacket which he and fellow deputies restrain him in before a crowd at the Palace Theatre. 9 1/8 x 6”. Marginal creases and closed tears without loss of text. Provenance: Houdini Hall of Fame, Niagara Falls.