JUST like that... he bought it off Paul Daniels.
Magician Mark Lee has built up a huge collection of magic equipment and memorabilia over the years, including a Fez worn by Tommy Cooper and a water torture tank used on TV by Paul Daniels.
"We bought that from Paul a few years ago," said Mark.
"It's a Houdini Water Torture cell. He had it specially made as a replica of the original used by Houdini.
"The Fez I've got was worn by Tommy, but Tommy did have quite a lot of them. There'll be other magicians who have one as well as their pride and joy."
More on this story in Friday's Chronicle.
