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[Houdini Imitator] Real photo postcard of a “handcuff king. ” American, ca. 1907. The man stands in a Houdini-esque pose, wrists covered in handcuffs, which are linked to a set of leg irons. Divided back. Very good.


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Date:
2014-08-23

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