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RARE HOUDINI WATER TORTURE CELL REPLICA — LIMITED EDITION NO. 011
A remarkable piece of magic history for the serious Houdini collector!
This beautifully detailed miniature replica of Harry Houdini's legendary Water Torture Cell was produced in a highly limited edition by Douglas-Wayne Illusioneering during the mid-1990s, with authorization from Sidney Radner, then-owner of Houdini's original apparatus.
I personally acquired this collectible at an estate sale around 2000–2002, and it has remained part of my private magic collection ever since.
Collectible Details
- Manufacturer: Douglas-Wayne Illusioneering
- Production: Mid-1990s
- Edition: Number 011, as identified on the plaque
- Dimensions:Approx. 9¾" × 5" × 4½"
- Design: Faithful miniature reproduction featuring nearly all the details of Houdini's original Water Torture Cell
- Documentation: Original paperwork is no longer available
Two Special Collector Bonuses Included!
1. Unopened Retro Style Playing Cards
A sealed deck of vintage-style, poker-size playing cards.
2. Original 2004 Official Houdini Séance Program
An original program commemorating the 78th anniversary of Houdini's death, held October 30, 2004, at the Liberace Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This particular event holds special meaning for me.
It was there that I met Dorothy Young, Houdini's final stage assistant, beginning a friendship that I treasured for years.
From One Magician's Collection to Another
My name is Troy Milligan, and I've spent more than 60 years performing professionally as a magician and escape artist.
Now, at age 73, I'm semi-retired from performing and dedicating my time to mentoring entertainers through my Mindset Magic philosophy.
As I begin passing along selected treasures from my personal collection, I'd like this remarkable Houdini replica to find a new home with someone who genuinely appreciates the history and legacy of the world's most celebrated escape artist.
An opportunity to own a numbered, limited-edition Houdini collectible with a personal connection to a lifetime in professional magic.
Thank you for your interest, and keep the magic alive!
Troy Milligan
The Mindset Magician
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