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Houdini Returns: The Centennial Auction

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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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HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 - 1926). Signed 1927 SAM Membership Card.
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HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 - 1926). Signed 1927 SAM Membership Card.

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
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HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 - 1926). Signed 1927 SAM Membership Card. [New York, 1926]. A printed membership card, number 1266, in the Society of American magicians and issued for the year 1927. SIGNED by Houdini as president of the organization, and also signed by the secretary, Richard Van Dien. Matted and framed together with a 1930 membership card for another member, SIGNED by the then-president of the club, Houdini's brother, Hardeen (Theo Weiss). 8 x 6". 

Houdini served as president of the S.A.M., the world's oldest magic society, from 1917 to 1926. Cards issued for 1927 such as this example are seldom encountered. Houdini pre-signed the cards in anticipation of being re-elected to his position for 1927. His brother Hardeen, a fellow escape artist, served as president of the Society from 1929 to 1930. 

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