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Houdini Returns: The Centennial Auction

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 04:00PM EDT
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Marking 100 years since the death of Harry Houdini, Potter & Potter will present a landmark sale of Houdini memorabilia on October 31, 2026 at the famed Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. The sale brings to the public for the very first time 100 historic items from the collection of Kevin Connolly, many of which were personally owned by Houdini.

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Lot 86

HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 - 1926). Diving Suit TLS Photostat.

Estimate: $200 - $400
Starting Bid
$100

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$1,000 $100
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$100,000 $10,000

HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 - 1926). Diving Suit TLS Photostat. Circa 1920. Photostatic reproduction of a TLS from the Navy Department to Harry Houdini regarding his invention of a diving suit and promise to gift the invention to the government for its own use. The letter reads, in part, "The Bureau is interested in your invention  ... appreciating the patriotic spirit which prompts you to bring this matter to its attention ... The Bureau will gladly arrange with the Navy Yard, New York, to have you present your invention ...." 10 x 8". Sold together with a later matted print showing Houdini's patent for the diving suit. 

Condition

Old tape to verso, a few chips. 

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Kevin Connolly collection.