This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/8/2023
HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 – 1926). Houdini’s Marlin Handcuffs. Worn set of nickel-plated handcuffs with bulb-like stems, and original key, owned and said to be used by Harry Houdini in performance. Accompanied by a COA stating that the cuffs were obtained from Philadelphia magician and magic dealer Jack Chanin, who obtained them from Beatrice Houdini, and further stating “Bess specifically told Jack at the time that her late husband performed with this pair [of handcuffs].” Framed in a shadowbox (22 x 16”) together with a movie still from The Grim Game, one of Houdini’s silent films, depicting the magician restrained by chains, cuffs, and other shackles.