Houdini and the water torture cell, Historic Print

Drawn from the Library of Congress archive, this print depicts Houdini and the water torture cell. The Library holds one of the most comprehensive collections of American and international historical prints in the world.

Library of Congress record: Created ca 1913 In 1913, Houdini began to feature his escape from the Water Torture Cell, also known as the Upside Down or U.S.D. In a dramatic routine that eclipsed the very popular Giant Milk Can escape, Houdini, his ankles secured in stocks, was submerged and locked in place in full view of the audience. One of his posters described the feat in the following terms: The world famous self-liberator HOUDINI (b&w film copy neg.) cph 3c12434 liberating himself after being locked in a WATER TORTURE CELL (Houdini's own invention) whilst standing on his head.

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