Houdini Returns: The Centennial Auction
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 04:00PM EDT
Lot 56
HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874–1926). Houdini Exposes Slate Writing Photograph.
Estimate: $600 - $900
Sold for
$1,920
Sold Price includes BP
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HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874–1926). TEALE, Oscar (1847–1934). Houdini Exposes Slate Writing Photograph. Sterling, PA: Brown Brothers, ca. 1924. Black and white photograph depicting Houdini, presenting a slate-writing stunt, seated across the table from his wife, Beatrice. He reaches behind her to swap slates with his secretary and fellow magician Oscar Teale, exposing the slate-switching deception. In practice, the switch would take place in a darkened séance room. 8 x 10”. A classic image from Houdini's crusade against fraudulent mediums.
Condition
Chipping, pinholes, one short tear.
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Stanley Palm collection (labels to verso of photo); Kevin Connolly collection.
