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Lot 221

Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Partial Scrapbook of Houdini...

Estimate: $250 - $350

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Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Partial Scrapbook of Houdini Clippings. V.p., 1926-30. 22 loose scrapbook album leaves containing clippings related to Houdini, many in the months immediately following his death, on subjects including tributes and statements from fellow magicians on the late magician; information on bequests and sales of Houdini?s library to various institutions; Conan Doyle?s claim that Houdini was a medium; attempts to reach Houdini from beyond the grave; and many other topics. One page is filled with pictorial advertisements for Houdini from his lifetime, at the Princess Shubert (ca. 1926). Brittle with flaking edges. Collection of John Bushey.