For sale is a very good pair of antique 1899 Bean Cobb Handcuffs favored by Houdini.

At the end of the 1800s Spiritualism was growing and certain mediums learned and exploited a particular weakness in the design of the new at the time patented Bean Cobb handcuffs.

During this time and while traveling across the country by wagon and train a young magician was searching for anything that might bring him fame. While working and studying mediums, he came upon this type of handcuff and quickly incorporated it into his act, that young magician's name? Harry Houdini.

This is a great set of the handcuffs and it works perfectly and comes with the key!

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