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New Years Eve Auction

Sat, Dec 31, 2022 11:00AM EST
Lot 10

Photograph of Harry Houdini, 1922

Estimate: $500 - $1,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

Photograph of famed magician Harry Houdini (born Erik Weisz, Hunagrian / American, 1874 - 1926). Photograph entitled and inscribed "Banquet in Honor of / HOUDINI / Given by Chicago Assembly / Society of American Magicians Ass'n / Great Northern Hotel Feb. 6, 1922." Houdini is clearly visible in the lower right, second person in. Houdini is the most famous magician of all time, and the greatest escape artist in history. This photograph would be the perfect addition to the collection of any fan of the Great Houdini. Matted and framed, in good condition. Minor wear on frame. 8 3/4" wide by 5 1/4" tall (opening for photograph), 15" wide by 11" tall (frame). Keywords: magic, magician, straitjacket, Ehrich, Weiss, house, home, household, decor, decoration, scholar, historian, art, photo