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Houdini Buried Alive!

Otis Litho Co., Cincinnati
1926

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HOUDINI BURIED ALIVE!

OTIS LITHO, CLEVELAND

LA BELLE ÉPOQUE, 1926

Original Period Lithograph

Edition: Unknown

Publisher: Otis Litho, Cleveland

Stone Lithograph

Size: 81 x 106 in; 205.74 x 269.24 cm

Signed: unsigned

The legendary illusionist Harry Houdini managed one final feat, escaping death by shrouding his life in myth. Even as he worked to demystify magic and expose frauds who claimed supernatural gifts, his life followed an ominous path that only contributed to his legend. His death by peritonitis occurred on Halloween of 1926 in Detroit, where he was preparing to perform a stunt in which he would be buried alive. He intended for the escape to top that of another magician who had angered Houdini by boasting that he had summoned a supernatural trance to survive and liberate himself. This eight sheet promotes the feat and Houdini's revenge on the "Egyptian fakirs." Historians doubt if he ever had a chance to attempt the trick; when he died, the casket to be used in the performance was instead used to carry his body back to New York.

Permanent collection, Museum of Fine Arts & Popular Culture

Creator: Otis Litho, Cleveland

Creation Year: 1926

Dimensions: 81 x 106 in

Medium: Stone Lithograph

Movement/Style: La Belle Époque

Period: 1871-1914

Condition: Excellent