“A small, squat man is speaking before a huge crowd. All eyes are cast upon him, most in awe, some in adoration, and others in complete envy. Yet, all are rapt. Casting aside the realities of their everyday lives, they have willingly entered a world where disbelief is common, where the impossible frequently happens and where anything is seemingly possible.”
Yellow Magpie
My 12 year old son has an affinity for magic tricks and slight of hand. He’s scoured the web for YouTube videos and has purchased numerous books and magic kits to ascertain the tricks of the trade. Inspired by this and my love for vintage typography I bring to you this selection of Houdini themed vintage posters.
King Of Cards
Image Source: The Library of Congress American Memory
Houdinis
Image Source: The Library of Congress American Memory
Metamorphosis
Image Source: Houdini Tribe
The Worlds Handcuff King and Prison Breaker
Image Source: Handcuffs.org
Houdini as a Ghostbuster
Source: Wikimedia
Houdini Challenge
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Vintage Ticket
Image Source: GotoCollectibles.com
The King of Handcuffs
Image Source: APL.org
Image Source: Posters Please
King Of Cards
Image Source: The Library of Congress American MemoryHoudini Font Source: http://moorstation.org/typoasis/designers/gaut/index.htm
Akenaten Font Source: FontSpace
Post Title Image Source: Yellow Magpie
