Winter Magic Auction
Sat, Dec 16, 2017 11:00AM EST - Sun, Dec 17, 2017 11:00AM EST
Lot 431
Houdini Goodyear Tire & Rubber Pre-Challenge Letter.
Estimate: $250 - $350
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| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Houdini, Harry (attributed to). Houdini Goodyear Tire & Rubber Pre-Challenge Letter. Akron, May 4, 1926. On a single page of Goodyear letterhead, a challenge to escape from a box in which the magician has been nailed and roped, with only 12 hours notice to decide and examine the trunk. Signed by four Goodyear employees including the superintendent and three foremen. Tear with slight loss of paper to bottom edge.
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