Magic: The Collection of Jim DeLoach
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Lot 492
HOUDINI, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Letter Signed (?Houdini?), a...
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,000
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HOUDINI, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Letter Signed (?Houdini?), as President of the Society of American Magicians. March 24, 1924. On a 4to sheet (11 x 8 ??) of printed S.A.M. letterhead, listing officers in the left margin including Houdini as President, a letter to members relating that Compeer and Mrs. Francis J. Martinka (of the Martinka & Co. magic shop) are ?ill at their home?and that very few Compeers are visitors.? Houdini urges members to visit the couple, writing, ?DON?T FORGET ? They are both in the twilight of their life and if you want to cheer them up, do it now.? Signed ?Houdini.? Creases, mailing folds, scattered slight chipping and tears.
