HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 – 1926). Straitjacket Esca...

HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 – 1926). Straitjacket Escape Photograph, Signed. Dated in Houdini’s hand on May 9, 1925, the glossy image shows the famous magician suspended by his ankles from a crane and struggling to escape from a straitjacket. 10 x 8”. Mounted to a plain sheet of paper, with minor chips to corners of image, else very good. Boldly INSCRIBED AND SIGNED in ink at left, “To F.W. Brown / Best / wishes / Houdini / May / 9 / 1925.”Seldom have we encountered candid photographs of Houdini in performance that are inscribed and signed by the magician.