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Houdiniana

Sat, Apr 8, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 90

HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 – 1926). Inscribed and Sig...

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

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HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 ? 1926). Inscribed and Signed Portrait of Houdini. Circa 1906. Half-length portrait of Houdini in high white collar and matching tie, against a dark background. 4 x 2 ??. Scrapbook remnants to verso. Boldly INSCRIBED AND SIGNED IN INK in his hand, ?best wishes always / Harry Houdini.? A handsome, early, and elegant portrait of Houdini taken at the age of 30, and used to promote the publication of his periodical, the Conjurer?s Monthly Magazine. An uncommonly encountered image, even more so with the magician?s signature.