The auto chassis challenge

Here's a little-known challenge that Houdini accepted at Keith's Theater in Philadelphia on January 18, 1912. This was part of "Challenge Week" at Keith's in which Houdini accepted a different challenge every night. I'll let this clipping tell the tale.

Philadelphia Inquirer, Jan. 19, 1912.

Thanks to our friend David Charvet (who knows vintage cars as well and he knows magic), here's a look at a Marmon "Thirty-Two" motorcar. Now if could only see a photo from this challenge!

Below are some more Houdini automotive adventures.

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• Houdini and his Humber
• The Weed Chain rematch
• Houdini was clearly not a car guy