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Houdini Slave Neck Band

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Slave neck band used by Harry Houdini. Handmade clamp made of pounded metal with large eyelets on each end. From Houdini's private collection. Bands like this were placed around slave's necks and then fastened together by a thick chain threaded through the eyelets. This piece was used by Houdini for one of his daring escape acts. Formerly in the Houdini Historical Center. Together with a letter of provenance signed by Sidney Radner. Shadowbox: 15 3/4 x 21" Sale History: Christie's New York, November 1999

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