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Houdini Returns: The Encore

Sun, Oct 11, 2026 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Nov 1, 2026 05:00PM EST
  2026-10-11 11:00:00 2026-11-01 17:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Houdini Returns: The Encore https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/houdini-returns-the-encore-24090
This second session of our Houdini-focused October sale features books, ephemera, and Houdiniana - as well as selected magic memorabilia - for beginning and advanced collectors alike from the collection of Kevin Connolly. Over 150 lots will cross the block, all offered with low starting bids, and no reserves. Please note that this is a TIMED AUCTION - no live auctioneer will conduct this sale.
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Lot 248

Houdini's Automaton Robot Model.

Estimate: $150 - $250
Current Bid
$80

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Houdini's Automaton Robot Model. Circa 2010s. Miniature version of the robot from Houdini's Master Mystery, the film released in 1919. Model is entirely 3D printed. Height 12". Battery operated to activate its moving legs and allowing it to walk. With original box, as issued. 

In the film, the villainous cartel is protected by Q, The Automaton, a menacing robot that was the first ever to appear in an American film. A paper punch-out model of the robot which is quite scarce. Only a handful of these three-dimensional models were constructed. 

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Kevin Connolly collection.