{"product_id":"harry-houdini-psa-autograph-re-straitjacket-magic-letter-signed","title":"HARRY HOUDINI * PSA * Autograph Re: “STRAITJACKET” \u0026 Escape Magic Letter Signed","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\" color=\"#0039f3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-half\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; word-break: break-word;\"\u003eDESIRABLE HOUDINI LETTER MENTIONING HIS ICONIC \"STRAIT JACKET\" AND BOASTING ABOUT HIS \"LATEST EXPLOIT\" - ESCAPING FROM A BOX NAILED SHUT AND DUMPED IN NYC'S EAST RIVER!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-half\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-half\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eWorld famous magician and legendary escape artist HARRY HOUDINI scarce, short typewritten letter signed dated July 10, 1912 from New York thanking a Mr. Schulte, \u003ci\u003e\"...for clipping re the Strait Jacket, it interested me very much\" – \u003c\/i\u003eand promoting his latest exploit. Houdini signs below with a full name and dramatic, large flourish beneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-half\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-half\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; word-break: break-word;\"\u003eHoudini famously popularized his iconic straitjacket escape in the 1910s, turning a medical restraint into a high-stakes, theatrical, and often public, spectacle. The heavy canvas jacket with leather across the neck, back, arms and waist was typically used to protect the \"murderously insane from themselves\", as Houdini's advertisements declared. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-half\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-half\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; word-break: break-word;\"\u003e1912 was a year of water-based \"exploits\" for the busy illusionist and self-professed \"World's Greatest Escape Artist\". Just three days before Houdini wrote this letter he had successfully preformed his East River Crate Escape. During the stunt Houdini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e was handcuffed, sealed inside a wooden packing crate, and the crate was nailed shut and weighted before being dropped into the East River of New York City. Spectators watched from shore as the crate sank beneath the surface. After a tense wait of just over a minute, Houdini suddenly emerged from the river unharmed.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-half\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; word-break: break-word;\"\u003e Later in September Houdini performed his escape from the Chinese Water Torture Cell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-half\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-half\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; word-break: break-word;\"\u003eThe Houdini signed letter has been thoroughly reviewed and CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA\/DNA EXPERT EXAMINATION and encapsulated inside PSA\/DNA's sonically-sealed, tamper-evident holder. UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED GENUINE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-half\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-half\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; word-break: break-word;\"\u003eCondition is as shown, including mailing folds, scattered staining, and toning consistent with age and handling. Previous signs of mounting. \"George Schulte Collection\" stamp at lower right. Letter measures appx. 7.25\" x 8.5\" inside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"second-half\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; word-break: break-word;\"\u003eappx. 10\" x 13\" encapsulate. Please see photos for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"second-half\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"second-half\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; word-break: break-word;\"\u003eOwn a remarkable, original piece of entertainment history! The perfect gift for the aspiring magician, autograph enthusiast, history or Magic buff. A must have addition to any truly exceptional collection!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"second-half\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; word-break: break-word;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"second-half\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; word-break: break-word;\"\u003eSold as is, as shown.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Signaturist-Ink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48830957224176,"sku":"336436681242","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/5948\/2096\/files\/57_c572cf15-49b9-472a-b91e-8553c15a91d2.jpg?v=1771176035","url":"https:\/\/signaturist-ink.com\/products\/harry-houdini-psa-autograph-re-straitjacket-magic-letter-signed","provider":"Signaturist-Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}