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Houdini on a Rope in "Terror Island"

Date: 1920
Description: Escape artist Harry Houdini being tortured by cannibals in the silent film "Terror Island." Like the other films in which Houdini stared, the plot was desi...
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Thurston Good Luck Card

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Description: Two-sided playing card used for advertising by magician Howard Thurston (d. 1936), arguably the greatest magician of his day. The reverse side of the card ...
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Dell O'Dell

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Description: Advertising brochure for Dell O'Dell, one of a few professional female magicians.
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Cardinal Francis Spellman

Date: 1946
Description: Cardinal Spellman stands with hat in hand looking off to his right. His full body and Cardinal robes are visible. In the left third of the image, a photogr...
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Models for Edgewood Flamethrowers Benefit Event

Date: 05 1961
Description: Two models, Cathy Rogers (left) and Beth Goodman, attend "Fiesta for Santa Cruz," a benefit sponsored by the Edgewood Flamethrowers. The Flamethrowers are ...
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Grace Episcopal Church Rector's Guild Dance

Date: 01 31 1961
Description: Two members of Grace Episcopal Church model for the style show that will precede the annual Rector's Guild dance. Patricia Hefty is on the left and Jacquel...

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