Magic Collection of Jim Rawlins Part IV
Sat, Jul 25, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 386
Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Houdini Apollo Theatre Mourn...
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Houdini Apollo Theatre Mourning Handbill. Germany, 1913. Letterpress advertisement bordered in black, for Houdini?s appearance in Nuremburg, with a lengthy description of the Water Torture Cell. 8 7/8 x 6 ??. Right edge significantly chipped. Sold with a later photograph of Houdini in the Water Torture Cell. Cecilia Weiss died in July of 1913, and Houdini stayed by her graveside for the entire month of August. This bill advertises one of the first engagements after Houdini?s return to the stage, for the week of Sept. 18, 1913.
