The key was acquiring slack inside the jacket as it was strapped on. Houdini himself revealed how he escaped from straitjackets in his 1910 book Handcuff Escapes. How did Harry Houdini get out of his straitjacket?Ī crane lifted him up so that the audience could see what he did, enforcing the impression that there was no trick to the feat. In doing so, he would allow his assistant a look at the key. To complete the act, Houdini would insist on trying the key, to make sure it worked. Houdini welcomed all “freak” handcuffs, even if had no tool for unlocking them. When there's no sign of Houdini having escaped, you and the timekeeper helper remove everyone from the jail cell only to find Houdini is GONE! Houdini is found in any location of your choice, including on your timekeeper helper's back!Ĭomes complete with all necessary Wonder Imagery Silks (6 needed in all to accomplish the effect - you didn't think it was really magic did you), stop watch, jail cell, audio CD with background music, all necessary gimmicks, instructions and complete script.How did Harry Houdini unlock his magic handcuffs? After being tied between the guards, Houdini is placed in the miniature jail cell while a third police guard (actually an audience volunteer) keeps track of the timer. and he's tied to the police guards (also Wonder Imagery silks) rather than handcuffed.
OK, it's not really death defying since Houdini is actually a beautifully printed Wonder Imagery silk. Now you can have him perform every show YOU do! Houdini will attempt a death defying escape while handcuffed to two police guards and locked inside a jail cell.
Harry Houdini was one of the greatest magicians of all time.
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