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The special pair of handcuffs from which Houdini had to extract himself
The special pair of handcuffs from which Houdini had to extract himself, taking over an hour at a highly publicised event sponsored by the Daily Mirror at the Hippodrome. The handcuffs allegedly took five years to make and had twenty-one separate locks. Date: 1904
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Challenge Cuffs Daily Escape Escapologist Handcuff Handcuffs Harry Hippodrome Jun21 Mirror
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Elevate your home decor with a captivating piece from our Media Storehouse Metal Prints collection. This extraordinary image showcases the legendary handcuffs used in Harry Houdini's most famous escape at the Hippodrome, sponsored by the Daily Mirror. Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted with a high-definition image, printed directly onto a lightweight and durable aluminum sheet. The vibrant colors and stunning clarity are sure to turn heads, while the sleek metal finish adds a modern and sophisticated touch to any room. Bring a piece of history into your home and relive the magic of Houdini's iconic escape with this unique and intriguing Metal Print.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph showcases the legendary escapologist, Harry Houdini, in the midst of his most daring challenge yet. The year was 1904, and Houdini had accepted a bold invitation from the Daily Mirror to escape from a pair of handcuffs that had allegedly taken five long years to make. The handcuffs, a sensation at the Hippodrome in London, were no ordinary restraints. They boasted an impressive twenty-one separate locks, each one designed to thwart even the most skilled escapist. The highly publicized event drew a large crowd, eager to witness Houdini's attempt to free himself from the intricately designed cuffs. The tension was palpable as Houdini focused intently, his every move watched by the rapt audience. The clock ticked away as the minutes passed, and the anticipation grew. Houdini's reputation as a master of escape was on the line, and he knew that failure was not an option. With unwavering determination, he set to work, manipulating the locks with a combination of agility, cunning, and sheer force of will. The crowd held their breath as the minutes turned into hours, but Houdini remained undeterred. Finally, after over an hour of relentless effort, Houdini triumphantly emerged from the confines of the handcuffs, eliciting thunderous applause from the audience. The seemingly impossible had been achieved, and Houdini's legend only grew stronger. This photograph captures a moment in history, a testament to the indomitable spirit of one of the greatest escapologists of all time.
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