Miss Undina Poster

Object/Artifact

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American Museum of Magic

Name/Title

Miss Undina Poster

Entry/Object ID

2022.24

Description

A poster describing performer Miss Undina performing the Houdini famous "water torture cell" act.

Use

Used to advertise Miss Undina as performer to view to potential patrons.

Context

Miss Undina was a solo female magician who would perform escape tricks in Germany, based off of the escape tricks of Harry Houdini. Houdini, after viewing the image, attempted to sue for patent infringement.

Collection

Robert & Elaine Lund Archives & Special Collections

Made/Created

Date made

1920