Houdini Returns: The Centennial Auction
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 04:00PM EDT
Lot 39
HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 - 1926). Houdini TLS to Dunninger Regarding Martinka & Co.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Sold for
$3,600
Sold Price includes BP
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HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 - 1926). Houdini TLS to Dunninger Regarding Martinka & Co. Dated June 12, 1926, Houdini writes to his fellow magician on printed letterhead. The missive states, in full, "My dear Dunninger:- Thanks for the Ralston circular. When you find the Martinka book, please remember my home address. Regards, Sincerely yours, [SIGNED] Houdini." Matted and framed, 12 x 17".
Included in the display is the original mailing cover bearing Houdini's return address, and also with the Martinka booklet in question, a catalog of tricks offered by the firm and bearing Houdini's portrait. For a short period of time, Houdini was the owner and president of the famous New York magic emporium, which for many years was the hub of the magic world.
Houdini's printing blocks for a Martinka & Co. catalog are also offered as part of this auction.
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Collection of Joseph Dunninger; Kevin Connolly collection.
