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Chain Release Houdini was most famous for his escapes. Sometimes he used shackles just like these.
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Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks Book Ropes could never hold Houdini- and he used many of the tricks found in this book.
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Cups and Balls Houdini's earliest trick. He made little balls appear, reappear and vanish inside small cups. This is actually one of the oldest tricks in magic.
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Linking Rings The trick Houdini saw as a young boy, the trick that inspired him to become a magician. This is another one of the oldest tricks in magic.
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Ball Vase A trick Houdini carried in his pocket, especially to amuse his friends. Another classic magic effect, with no skill required.
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Egg Bag Production of ordinary items, like eggs, was a trick that delighted Houdini. To him, it was pure magic.
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Money Maker Everyone (including Houdini) was fascinated by the idea of a machine that could print cash from paper!
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Svengali Deck Houdini billed himself as the "King of Cards". You, too, can perform incredible card effects- with no skill required.
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Fortune Teller Miracle Fish Fake spirit mediums made Houdini angry, but these little novelties made him smile.
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