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The "Handcuff King" performs his milk can mystery in which is said to be deadly if he does not succeed. Members from the audience are asked to fill the can with water. Hardeen, wearing a bathing suit, then climbs into the can and it is padlocked shut. He successfully escapes; the pad locks remain untouched and the keys still with the audience members.
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The Hartford Courant (03/15/1914)