Weiss Collection

HARRY HOUDINI (1874-1926). American magician. Houdini overpowers Eugene Pallette in Terror Island, 1920

Oberhof Chapel above the Weiss River, Kaysersberg, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France

HARRY HOUDINI (1874-1926). American magician. Houdini appearing before a Senate committee to expose fake spiritualists, 1926

Geisha in white cape, unknown (offset print)
7273675 Geisha in white cape, unknown (offset print); 30.0x21.0 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: unknown); JMK Archiv.

Elefamily
We were on safari in Serengeti National Park and had actually stopped to photograph some vultures when suddenly this group of elephants came out of the bush

Half-Length Figure of a Woman Looking Sideward. Creator: Bartholomaeus Ignaz Weiss
Half-Length Figure of a Woman Looking Sideward

Studies of Eleven Heads, 1770s(?). Creator: Bartholomaeus Ignaz Weiss
Studies of Eleven Heads, 1770s(?)

Half-Length Figure Reading. Creator: Bartholomaeus Ignaz Weiss
Half-Length Figure Reading

Portrait of Tadeusz Czacki (1765-1813), First half of the 19th cent. Creator: Weiss, David (1775-1846)
Portrait of Tadeusz Czacki (1765-1813), First half of the 19th cent. Private Collection

Stefan Eisele

The red thread
Regine Richter

Weir bridge above river Weiss at Kaysersberg with Kaysersberg castle, Haut-Rhin, Alsace, Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine, Grand Est, France

Kangaroo wheel around 1884, England / Kanguruh Rad um 1884, England, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer

Siegessäule
Matthias Hefner

Mobiel-Station
Rolf Lampert

Albert Einstein, Paul Ehrenfest, Paul Langevin, Heike Kammerling-Onnes and Pierre Weiss at Ehrenfest's home
539471 Albert Einstein, Paul Ehrenfest, Paul Langevin, Heike Kammerling-Onnes and Pierre Weiss at Ehrenfest's home, Leyden, Netherlands (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

masked
Christian Kurz

The Cafe, (oil on canvas)
989411 The Cafe, (oil on canvas) by Weiss, Emile Georges (1861-p.1921); 45.4x70.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cafe. Emile Georges Weiss (1861-after 1921). Oil on canvas

A Welcome Distraction, (oil on panel)
651325 A Welcome Distraction, (oil on panel) by Weiss, Emile Georges (1861-p.1921); 45.6x34.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Welcome Distraction. Emile Georges Weiss (1861-after 1921)

Weiss Beer Bottle, 1939. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Weiss Beer Bottle, 1939. (note. L. Werrback, Milwaukee on bottle)

Crate containing Harry Houdini, being lowered into New York Bay, 1912 (b / w photo)
1766199 Crate containing Harry Houdini, being lowered into New York Bay, 1912 (b/w photo) by Dietz (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houdini, born Erik Weisz (1874-1926) in Budapest

Panorama of the Rhine (engraving)
1101387 Panorama of the Rhine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panorama of the Rhine)

The Summer Palace of Duke of Leuchtenberg in Sergievka, 1873. Private Collection

Portrait of a bearded man holding a book, ca. 1750-1815

Ladybird and Daddy-Long-Legs: Coccinella and Tipula oleracea, 1720, (1945). Creator: Halett
Ladybird and Daddy-Long-Legs: Coccinella and Tipula oleracea, 1720, (1945). Larva, pupa and adult forms of insects found in Britain

Emperor Moth, 1749, (1943). Creator: H Terasson
Emperor Moth, 1749, (1943). Caterpillar, chrysalis and adult of a species of moth, probably Saturnia pavonia, the small emperor moth

Brambling, 1738, (1942). Creator: Eleazar Albin
Brambling, 1738, (1942). The brambling, a small bird in the finch family, from " Natural History of Birds", written and illustrated by Eleazar Albin

Bury Hill and Village with a View of the North Downs, c1879-1919. Artist: Jose Weiss
Bury Hill and Village with a View of the North Downs, c1879-1919. View on the North Downs in West Sussex with a shepherd and his sheepdog watching a flock

View of the Kremlin and Moskvoretsky bridge from the Moskva River embankment, 1870. Private Collection

Kent Taylor (1906-1987), American actor, c1930s

Kent Taylor, American actor, 1934-1935. Born Louis William Weiss, Taylor appeared in over 110 films, mostly 1930s and 1940s B movies. Taken from Meet the Film Stars, by Seton Margrave

View of the Anichkov Palace in St Petersburg, 1843. Artist: Weiss, Johann Baptist (1812-1879)
View of the Anichkov Palace in St Petersburg, 1843. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Albert Einstein and other physicists at Paul Ehrenfests home, Leyden, Netherlands. Einstein (1879-1955) (left) with Paul Ehrenfest, Paul Langevin (1872-1946) (centre)

Big wheel around 1867 / Hochrad um 1867, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19

Franz Rudolf Weiss
FRANZ RUDOLF WEISS Swiss soldier and author, active in America

Johan le Ducq Portrait Willem Jansz Verbruggen
Johan le Ducq, Portrait of Willem Jansz Verbruggen (c.1620-1678), falconer of the Prince of Orange, for the hunting lodge Valkenbosch, portrait painting imagery linen oil painting

Houdini Posing With Female Medium
Escapologist Harry Houdini posing with the confessed fraudulent medium, Anna Clark Benninghoffer in the early twentieth century. Date: circa 1915

Harry Houdini, Tied Up
Harry Houdini the Austrian-Hungarian escapologist (1874 to 1926) being tied up by two members of his audience. Date: circa 1910

Alexander Keith / Jose Weiss Aviette launched from Amberley
Alexander Keith/Jose Weiss Aviette launched from Amberley Mount Sussex, 1912. Date: 1912

Houdini Preparing for Bridge Jump
The prolific Austrian-Hungarian escape artist Harry Houdini preparing for one of his many daring feats of escapology, this time a highly publicised Bridge Jump whilst in metal chains. Date: circa 1910

HARRY HOUDINI (1874-1926). Nee Ehrich Weiss. American magician. With Senator Arthur Capper testifying before the Senate District Committee to expose fraud spiritualists and fortune tellers

HARRY HOUDINI (1874-1926). American magician. Houdini (left), testifying before Senator Arthur Capper, (right) and the Senate District Committee on Spiritualism, 1925

HARRY HOUDINI (1874-1926). American magician. Houdini in handcuffs and chains, at the start of one of his miraculous escapes, 27 February 1918

Source Size = 1892 x 2250
MR. WEISS, 1867

Anton Weiss, Austrian (1724-1784), A Game of Cards [recto], 1764, gray wash with touches of pen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper

BartholomaÔé¼us Ignaz Weiss, The Holy Family, German, 1740 - 1814, 1770s, pen and brown ink with brown and gray wash, heightened in white and pink gouache on blue laid paper

Harry Houdini in chains, c. 1899 (b / w photo)
XOS1766207 Harry Houdini in chains, c.1899 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Harry Houdini, King of Cards, 1895 (colour lithograph)
XOS1766205 Harry Houdini, King of Cards, 1895 (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Born Erik Weisz (1874-1926) in Budapest.); American

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"Weiss: Unraveling the Mysteries of a Magician's Legacy" Step into the captivating world of Weiss, where magic and illusion intertwine with history. Known as Harry Houdini, this enigmatic American magician left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. From his daring escapes to his relentless pursuit of exposing fake spiritualists, Houdini was a force to be reckoned with. In 1920, he mesmerized audiences by overpowering Eugene Pallette in the thrilling Terror Island movie. The Oberhof Chapel above the Weiss River in Kaysersberg, France stands as a testament to his enduring legacy. Houdini's Torture Cell escape illusion showcased his unparalleled skills and audacity. A vintage American poster from 1914 immortalizes this iconic act that left spectators breathless. Not only did he astound crowds with his magical prowess but also appeared before a Senate committee in 1926 to expose fraudulent mediums, not just about magic; it encompassed friendship and collaboration too. Albert Einstein, Paul Ehrenfest, Paul Langevin, Heike Kammerling-Onnes, and Pierre Weiss gathered at Ehrenfest's home in Leyden for an unforgettable moment captured in black-and-white photography. The red thread weaves through these glimpses into Houdini's life—a symbol of connection between past and present mysteries waiting to be unraveled. Even posing alongside female mediums or tied up during performances couldn't diminish Houdini's magnetic presence. As we delve deeper into Weiss' extraordinary journey filled with illusions and escapades that defy imagination, one thing remains clear—Harry Houdini will forever remain an icon who pushed boundaries and challenged our perception of reality.