The International Brotherhood of Magicians British Ring held their 8th Annual Convention at Malvern in 1938. On Friday 24 June the Davenport family took a 16mm colour film of Les Levante escaping from a straitjacket whilst suspended from the roof of the Festival Theatre. This stunt was arranged to provide publicity for the convention’s public magic show.
Film of Les Levante’s straitjacket escape, Malvern, 1938 I.B.M. British Ring convention
Item Details
| Size | 16 mm, colour, no sound. 1min 4sec. |
|---|---|
| Year | 1938 |
| Date | 24 June 1938 |
| People | Les Levante |
| Organisations | International Brotherhood of Magicians British Ring |
| Key Phrases | Non-apparatus |
| Category | Films, Magic |
| Ref no | N2659 Film8 |