The Grossman-Nicholson Magic Collection Part 2
Sat, Jun 10, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 11, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 349
Parcel of Houdiniana Sent from Oscar Teale to Frederick Eugene Powell.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
[Houdini, Harry] Parcel of Houdiniana Sent from Oscar Teale to Frederick Eugene Powell. Bloomfield, N.J., 1927. Presented in a brown paper envelope addressed by Teale and labeled “Houdini Stuff” (probably by Powell), including a tiny mirror reflector with dried wax applied to the underside and accompanied by short length of copper wire, all as found within the parcel in a separate paper envelope; a pictorial newspaper printing mat (1925) for Houdini’s show; a collection of clippings, newspapers, two prospectuses, and an auditorium handbill (1925—27) related to Houdini’s death, his publications, fake mediums, performances, and other subjects; a printed “warning” strongly denouncing the spiritualistic beliefs of Conan Doyle; and a pictorial four-page spiritualism lecture program (1927) presented by Teale.
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