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Harry Houdini was a world renowned illusionist who had previously worked in circuses and vaudeville shows. As a magician he was known for his escape acts including the Water Torture Cell, which became his most famous act. Houdini also appeared in several films during the first few decades of the 1900s.
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Harry Houdini Handcuff King Signed Calling Card. Sold for Over $4,000.
Here are some Harry Houdini signed items we have sold:
Harry Houdini typed letter signed, ”Houdini”. Document is titled, ”An Open Letter to His Excellency Calvin Coolidge, President of the United States”. Houdini, an ardent debunker of phony mystics, writes to dissuade the President from relaxing laws against spiritualists in the District of Columbia. Letter dates to circa 1926. It reads in part, ”…any class of criminals or lawbreakers could, with equal right, add a pseudo-religious services to their unlawful practices and, when run down by the authorities, claim that they too were being ‘persecuted’ because of their religion…” Runs 2pp. on a single sheet, signed on verso. Measures approximately 25.75” x 8.5”. Near fine. Sold for $5,000.
Harry Houdini Twice-Signed Copy of His Book “The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin” — “…may the reading of this book conjure up pleasant thoughts…”
Harry Houdini twice-signed first edition of his book about his namesake, “The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin”. New York: The Publishers Printing Co., 1908. Signed upon the front free endpaper, “To Miss Helen Charles / with best wishes and regards from the author / Harry Houdini / May 12 – 1913 / may the reading of this book conjure up pleasant thoughts. / HH”. The great magician’s critique of his former “guide and hero” Robert Houdin runs 319pp., bound in brown cloth boards measuring 5.75″ x 8.25″. Some discoloration along edges of boards, and joints starting, else very good condition with a lovely signature page. Sold for $4,000.
Harry Houdini Twice-Signed First Edition of His Book, “The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin” — Inscribed to Renowned Journalist Ida Tarbell, Houdini Signs “Harry Handcuff Houdini” — With Beckett COA
Harry Houdini twice-signed first edition of his book about his namesake, ”The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin”. New York: The Publishers Printing Co., 1908. With an excellent inscription by Houdini to the renowned muckraking journalist, “To Miss Ida M. Tarbell / with compliments of the author / Harry Handcuff Houdini”. Houdini then writes, “I hope you will at least find time to read the introduction. / H.H.” Book runs 319pp., bound in brown cloth boards measuring 5.75” x 8.25”. Some light shelf wear and foxing. Toning offset from photograph of Houdini taped to front pastedown. Separation starting at rear hinge and index detached. Very good condition. With Beckett COA. Sold for $3,150.
Harry Houdini Signed Membership Card for The Society of American Magicians
Harry Houdini signed membership card for The Society of American Magicians. Card from 1922 is boldly signed by Houdini as President, ”Harry Houdini”. Measures 4.125” x 2.5”, triple matted with a photo of Houdini to a size of 9.5” x 14.75”. Mounting remnants to verso of card, overall in very good plus condition. Sold for $3,025.
Rare Harry Houdini Autograph on a 7″ x 9″ Photo With Long Inscription On Mount
Harry Houdini autograph on a photo of Harry Houdini, famous magician & President of the Society of American Magicians, to “Mutiny on the Bounty” screenwriter and a founder of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Carey Wilson. To the right of Houdini’s mischievous grin, inscription reads: “Carey Wilson / Here’s hoping that my portrait will always bring back pleasant memories / Harry Houdini.” Harry Houdini autograph signed photo. Dated 27 December 1918. Mounted on vintage advertising board (Liberty Tobacco), measuring 7″ x 9″. Photo is a light sepia tone head shot. Inscription and signature in black ink. Some soiling, tiny black spots to upper lip, one inch crease to left margin at Houdini’s shoulder, tiny paper loss to lower left corner, and light creasing. Overall very good condition. Sold for $2,279.
Harry Houdini Autograph in His Book: “Houdini’s Paper Magic” — First Edition, First Printing — 1922
Harry Houdini autograph in his book: “Houdini’s Paper Magic.” New York: E.P. Dutton: 1922. First edition, first printing. Hardcover runs 206pp. Signed & inscribed in black ink to detached front free endpaper, “To Dr. Milton A. Budges / Best wishes / Houdini / June 21 – 1922.” Measures 5.5″ x 7.75″. First several pages detached, including signed page. Slight separation to boards & overall loosening to bind. Wear & soiling to boards & evidence of removed bookplate to front pastedown. Accompanied by unsigned later edition of the book. Good condition. Sold for $2,135.
Harry Houdini Signed 8″ x 10″ Mat Finish Photo
Harry Houdini signed 8″ x 10″ photo, showing the famed illusionist in profile. Houdini writes in bold blue ink, “To my friend Tod Anderson / good luck / Houdini / June 1 1920”. Matte photo shows mounting remnants to verso, and light buckling and wear, but displays beautifully in very good plus condition. Notation on verso reads “Houdini at the Palladium. N.B. There is no copyright fee to use this picture.” Sold for $2,025.
Harry Houdini signed copy of ”The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin,” inscribed to Rolls-Royce co-founder Frederic Henry Royce: ”To my friend Frederic Royce / Best wishes from the author / Houdini / Remember to at least read the introduction / March 19/23”. Published by George Routledge & Sons, Ltd.: London: 1909. Rendered in green ink, autograph inscription covers the entire front free endpaper. The escapologist’s book is an attempt to expose his once mentor and namesake, Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, for a fraud. Book features a photo portrait frontispiece of Houdini, with illustrated plates on nearly every page. Book runs 333pp. and measures 5.75” x 8”. Slight fabric loss to corners and wear to spine edges and hinges. Minor soiling to boards and toning to endpapers. In very good condition. Sold for $1,892.
Harry Houdini Typed Letter Signed From 1922 — Regarding a Magic Trick for ”Growing a Girl”
Master magician and escape artist Harry Houdini typed letter signed from 5 January 1922. Composed on letterhead form ”The Society of American Magicians”, where Houdini served as President, Houdini writes to a Mr. Richard Van Dien in full: ”Dear Mr. Van Dien:- [Mr. is crossed out in lieu of a first name] / Enclosed find copy of a registered letter received regarding registering ‘Growing a Girl’. Will you please bring this up for attention at the next council meeting. Regards, Sincerely yours, [singed] Houdini”. Houdini also pens a personal closing, though it’s unclear what he writes. Letter measures 8.5” x 11”. Light creasing and folds. Near fine condition. Sold for $1,719.
First Edition of Harry Houdini’s First Book, ”The Right Way to Do Wrong” Signed
Harry Houdini ”The Right Way to Do Wrong, an Expose of Successful Criminals” signed first edition. The magician’s first book is self-published – Houdini: Boston: 1906. Houdini inscribes the front free endpaper in black ink, ”To my red pal Agustavus from / Harry Houdini / April 9/06”. Book is illustrated with sketch-style drawings, bound in red softcovers. Runs 95pp. and measures 5.5” x 8.5”. Absent rear cover and front cover shows chipping, secured with tape to spine. Very good condition. Sold for $1,250.
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