Houdini, Magical Rope Ties and Escapes

Houdini’s 1921 Guide to Rope Magic

Facsimile scanned from the original
Originally published 1921
36 rope effects and escapes
Over 35 illustrations
14 action photos of Houdini
Foreword by Houdini

92 pp.
Hardbound (casebound)
6.25 x 9.25 in.
Gorgeous glossy cover
High-quality satin-finish paper

One of Houdini’s scarcer title, Magical Rope Ties and Escapes has some of the most viable professional methods in any of Houdini’s books. Published in London in 1921 by Will Goldston, Ltd., the book contains a wealth of information for anyone performing rope magic and has over 35 effects and escapes, including the Kellar Rope Tie, all explained with detailed drawings and photos.

Magical Rope Ties and Escapes has 14 action photos of Houdini and a three-page Houdini foreword, and the author also appears in many of the hand-drawn illustrations. Recommended for stage magicians, escape artists, Houdini fans, and any performer who ties knots.

Our facsimile reproduces the 1921 first edition from the Karr Collection. Like our other reprints, we haven’t re-typeset the text, so you can see the actual original pages.

Note: You can also purchase this book with our other Houdini-authored works and save. See: The Complete Houdini Bookshelf