Houdini Returns: The Centennial Auction
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 04:00PM EDT
Lot 52
HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 - 1926). Packers of the Outlet Company Houdini Challenge.
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
Sold for
$1,320
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 - 1926). Packers of the Outlet Company Houdini Challenge. Providence, Rhode Island, 1906. Letterpress printed handbill challenges Houdini to escape from a trunk that the packers of the Outlet Co. will construct. The bill states, "...the Trunk Trick you are doing is not genuine but it prepared...." Houdini's acceptance of the challenge is printed below; the performance took place on February 23, 1906. 8 3/8 x 5 3/8". Hand-dated in ink. Sold together with a newspaper advertisement also advertising the challenge escape at Keith's Theater, Providence. Both items linen backed.
Condition
Central fold, minor skinning.
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