Filming Houdini in Vancouver

The Vancouver Sun has a nice post remembering Houdini's suspended straitjacket escape in the city in 1923. There are some choice photos from the collection of W.J. Moore at the Vancouver Public Library, including one that captures a film crew on an elaborate platform filming the stunt. We've seen film of Houdini doing suspended straitjacket escapes, but rarely do we see who was taking those films!

W.J. Moore Vancouver Archives

We also get this gem:

Film of the escape was shown that night at the Orpheum, where Houdini headed up a vaudeville bill. Houdini came out into the audience to watch the film with them.

“The film was evidently pleasing to the magician,” said The Sun. “At its conclusion, he faced the audience with a smile of satisfaction, exclaiming, ‘Isn’t that a wonderful crowd!'”

CLICK HERE to read then full article and see all the pics at the Vancouver Sun.

Related:

• Canada's Magic follows Houdini in Vancouver
• Lost Foote Photos - Houdini in Winnipeg
• Houdini's Suspended Straitjacket escapes