Houdini Returns: The Centennial Auction
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 04:00PM EDT
Lot 44
HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 - 1926). Harry & Bess Houdini Pocket Mirrors.
Estimate: $4,000 - $8,000
Sold for
$5,520
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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| $500 | $50 |
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| $5,000 | $500 |
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| $50,000 | $5,000 |
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HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 - 1926). Harry & Bess Houdini Pocket Mirrors. [Philadelphia, ca. 1933]. A pair of oval celluloid-backed pocket mirrors, one bearing a bust portrait of Houdini, the other a portrait of his wife Bess. The Houdini mirror bears his name in a printed script, and the Bess mirror reproduces her autograph over the top of the portrait. Approximately 2 ½ x 2”. Keuthe MC17/MC18. Forgaard/Sperber PM33/PM34. RARE.
These pocket-size “mirror cards” were presented to members of the Houdini Club of Philadelphia by Beatrice Houdini at its annual banquet on Jan. 7th, 1933. Fewer than ten sets are known.
Condition
Faint tarnishing to the perimeter of the mirrors; about near fine.
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