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Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Houdini Cologne Trial Oversize Postcard. Postmarked August 8, 1902. Jumbo printed card addressed to fellow magician Neil Weaver, and bearing a lengthy description of Houdini’s triumph over Werner Graff in a German courtroom, and his challenge escape from a pair of police handcuffs. Bearing the headline text, “Official Police News from Germany! Harry Houdini the American Handcuff King Sues the Cologne police for libel and wins.” 4 ½ x 7 ¼”. Wear at extremities. Rare.