Houdini

He distinctly remembers a new magic store that was literally giving away Houdini artifacts to get people in the door.

Houdini's feet went up, and as his body cleared the platform, it was released.

Houdini accepts the challenge, walks into the room selected by the jury where he could work unhindered.

The band broke into a dreamy waltz as Houdini once more disappeared within the canopy.

Grimly, however, he looked on and watched Mr. Houdini once more reenter the cabinet.

Then Houdini's ankles were fastened to the rope, by a special appliance that prevented injury, but insured safety.