{"product_id":"1898-harry-houdini-escape-artist-poster","title":"1898 Harry Houdini Escape Artist Poster - Stone Walls and Chains - Victorian Era Magic History - Archival Reproduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1898 Harry Houdini Stone Walls Chains Escape Poster. Printed on archival-grade paper that resists fading and discoloration for over 100 years. Perfect for home, office, or gallery display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to remove age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to prevent damage and ensure perfect condition upon arrival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced in 1898 by the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, this striking promotional poster boldly proclaims Houdini's supernatural ability to escape any confinement. Created during the nascent film industry's expansion, this hand-colored photographic print captures the mystique surrounding the world's most celebrated escape artist at his peak fame.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe poster emerged as Houdini transitioned from vaudeville stages to pioneering motion pictures, including \"The Master Mystery\" and \"The Grim Game.\" Founded by Adolph Zukor in 1912 and merged with Jesse L. Lasky's Feature Play Company in 1916, Famous Players would soon become Paramount Pictures, revolutionizing American cinema.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis powerful artwork represents Hollywood's early attempts to translate live theatrical spectacle to the silver screen. As the film industry expanded rapidly, magicians and escape artists sought new audiences through this revolutionary medium. Houdini's daring escapes, once confined to theater stages, now reached millions through cinematic distribution.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe poster serves as a window into entertainment's transformative era when vaudeville yielded to cinema's unstoppable rise. This compelling piece documents the convergence of magic and movies, capturing the moment traditional performance art embraced modern technology. An extraordinary addition to any collection celebrating America's pioneering entertainment industry and its most legendary showman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x10 Inch","offer_id":46331284750525,"sku":"ENPM0063_0810H","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11x14 Inch","offer_id":46331284783293,"sku":"ENPM0063_1114H","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20 Inch","offer_id":46331284816061,"sku":"ENPM0063_1620H","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24 Inch","offer_id":46331284848829,"sku":"ENPM0063_1824H","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x30 Inch","offer_id":46331284881597,"sku":"ENPM0063_2430H","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/3f768582-892f-526d-9eb5-f8c5348a04a6.jpg?v=1769060902","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/products\/1898-harry-houdini-escape-artist-poster","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}