Winter Magic Auction
Sat, Dec 16, 2017 11:00AM EST - Sun, Dec 17, 2017 11:00AM EST
Lot 379
A Kingbreaker Key Possibly Owned and Modified by Houdini.
Estimate: $200 - $300
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
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| $50,000 | $5,000 |
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[Houdini, Harry] A Kingbreaker Key Possibly Owned and Modified by Houdini. As-found from the collection of escape artist and magician Joseph Kolar, a key tied to a Reese padlock with original accompanying handwritten note: “Supposed to be a key to open a special cuff Houdini had made to stick handcuff men with—something used to watch for. I don’t know if he had such cuff[s] or if one of his gags to keep others away.” Key approx. 2 ½” long.
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