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Houdiniana & Magic Memorabilia

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-04-18 11:00:00 2026-04-18 11:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Houdiniana & Magic Memorabilia https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/houdiniana-magic-memorabilia-22204
A choice offering of Houdiniana and rare magic memorabilia, books, tricks, and posters. Among the highlights will be challenges, photos, and autographs from the Houdini family collection. The Houdiniana will be complemented by an assortment of collectible magic books, posters, ephemera, & apparatus. Purchase Catalog
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Lot 89

Houdini Business Syndicate Invitation

Estimate: $200 - $300
Starting Bid
$100

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[HOUDINI] Business Syndicate Invitation Presented to Harry Houdini. Circa 1920. Printed document with Houdini's name inked at the top, inviting the magician to "participate in a syndicate of business men organized for the purpose of developing the Alum properties of the American Alum Corporation." One 4to sheet, with short tears and corners clipped. Provenance: Collection of Beatrice Houdini, passed to the consignor by descent. 

Overall Dimensions
Height: 8.00 in
Width: 5.00 in
Depth: 1.00 in
Weight: 1.00 lbs

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