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Houdiniana

Sat, Apr 8, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 53

HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 – 1926). S.S. Imperator sh...

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

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HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 ? 1926). S.S. Imperator shipboard benefit program, signed by Houdini. Handbill printed in two colors, midocean, for a performance given June 21, 1914. Houdini is the third act on the bill, presenting magic tricks, the East Indian needle trick, and several escapes, including his release from the Bean Giant handcuff, and the ?Imperator irons? carried aboard the vessel. 10 7/8 x 7?. Hole punches at left margin, old folds. SIGNED boldly in the upper left, in ink, ?Compliments of Harry Houdini.? Rare.