On Sunday December 6, 1998 at 8pm, TNT aired the World Premiere of HOUDINI, starring Jonathan Schaech.
I am lucky enough to have in my collection, an original press kit and VHS tape for the this TNT original movie premier.
It includes eight color 35mm color slides, two 8×10 photos, production information, cast information, and director and cast Q&As.
Today, I share production information (credits and biographies) from the press kit.
The Russian Manacles…a reproduction of these cuffs sold on a recent Potter & Potter magic auction. I believe it was made by Ian McColl in Australia, and it looked very authentic.
It was Lot #13 of the Potter April Houdiniana auction. The replica Russian Manacle sold for $2,640.
https://auctions.potterauctions.com_houdini_s_russian_manacle__australia__stockade_lo-lot92252.aspx/
I remember that. Last year I got a close up look at the original Russian Manacle when it was on display at the Whittier Museum.
I remember reading that when you posted about your visit to the museum.