The world-famous Harry Houdini captivated crowds with his escapology, and knew he was in for big audiences when he came to Glasgow.
His last ever visit to Scotland in 1920 was no different, with the illusionist set to perform at the Pavilion. Employees of Lithgow Ltd at Port-Glasgow published a letter in the Evening Times, presenting him with a real challenge.
It read: “We hereby challenge you to escape from a heavy wooden packing case which we specially constructed for the challenge. We will send it to the Pavilion for examination.
