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Houdiniana & Magic Memorabilia

Sat, Apr 13, 2024 12:00PM EDT
Lot 60

HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 – 1926). America’s Sensati...

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 ? 1926). America?s Sensational Perplexer. Leicester: Willsons?, Printers, ca. 1904. Pictorial wrappers. Illustrated, including a double-page centerfold of Houdini?s lock-picking feat at the London Hippodrome. 12mo. 32pp. Spine taped, chipped, worn and brittle with losses but intact and complete. Sold as-is. RARE; one of several early editions of the pitchbook, and the longest (other editions were 12 and 20 pages).