For your consideration is a Rare Original Harry Houdini Photograph, 1911. Provenance: Tombstone Western Heritage Museum, Tombstone, Arizona. Erik Weisz (1874-1926), known professionally as Harry Houdini, was a Hungarian-American escapologist, illusionist, and stunt performer noted for his escape acts. Few performers have ever captured the public imagination like Harry Houdini. From his breakthrough in 1899 to his death in 1926, Houdini was one of the world's most popular entertainers, a true star of stage and screen. Time and again, his escapes from seemingly impossible predicaments thrilled audiences, who found in him a metaphor for their own lives, an affirmation of the human capacity to overcome adversity. Escapism in both senses of the word. In 1894 Harry added his younger brother Dash in his magic show. In the summer, Harry married a fellow performer, Wilhelmina Beatrice Rahner, who became Harry's assistant and the act became "The Houdinis." So impressive was Harry's escapades that today "a regular Houdini" has come to mean anyone who survives seemingly impossible predicaments. The attached Tombstone Western Heritage Museum label on the face of the clear protective plastic sleeve, "The Famous Magician HARRY HOUDINI This original photo, dated June 6, 1911, was given to Bernie Abramson by his widow, "Beatres". Donated by BERNIE ABRAMSON". Museum code, "P-204". The reverse is stamped, "HOUDINI ORIGINAL", and, "HARRY HOUDINI COLLECTION." Handwritten in ink, "June 6, 1911", museum code handwritten on top right corner, P204" is in preserved condition, age tanning, scuffing on edges, staining and corner bent exhibited. This photograph measures 5"W x 7"L, sleeve is 6.375"W x 9.25"L. Weight is U6.