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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] VERDI, Giuseppe (1813 - 1901). CDV of Verdi Signed by Houdini.
Lot 84

[HOUDINI] VERDI, Giuseppe (1813 - 1901). CDV of Verdi Signed by Houdini.

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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$750
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[HOUDINI] VERDI, Giuseppe (1813 - 1901). CDV of Verdi Signed by Houdini. Paris: Disderi, ca. 1860. Three-quarter length seated portrait of the famed Italian opera composer. Carte de Visite format on printed photographer's mount. 4 1/8 x 2 3/8". BOLDLY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY HOUDINI on the verso, "Compliments of Houdini." 

Houdini owned a large and important collection of theatrical material. It is likely that this portrait of the famed "opera king" was once part of this significant part of Houdini's library. The image of Verdi was captured by Disderi at his studio on the Boulevard des Italiens, located in the same building as the famed magic venue, the Theatre Robert-Houdin. Personal gifts from Houdini are seldom encountered.

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One corner bumped, old collection rubber stamp to verso. 

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Manny Weltman collection; Kevin Connolly collection. 

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