Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Sneak Peak: Houdini's Hamburg 8 Handcuffs


John Hinson was like Santa Claus at the Yankee Gathering this year. He brought a number of things that he wanted me to see. One item in particular was Houdini's pair of Hamburg 8 handcuffs. Not only did I get to see them, but I also got to try them on. When he made this suggestion, I knew that they were not likely to fit, as most Hamburg 8s don't fit me, I need the larger version which I'm not sure were available during Houdini's day.  John did not bring the key, but even if he had, I don't think they would have shut. Still, it was pretty cool holding and experiencing a pair of Houdini's cuffs.


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  1. Dean that is great. I'd like to have the opportunity to meet John and handle those cuffs. One question were they gaffed in usual manner?
    Jack
    Houdiniandhardeen.wordpress.com

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    1. These cuffs were not gaffed. It was the first thing I checked for. But they are still very cool.

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  2. Great stuff Dean! Those Hamburg 8 cuffs look tiny. Hard to believe they fit Harry.

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