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1908 Houdini The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin

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Houdini, Harry. The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin.: Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weiss). The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin. New York, 1908. First edition. Tan pictorial cloth stamped in two colors. Halftone portrait frontispiece of Houdini under tissue. Illustr

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Mystery Clock – Robert-Houdin: This single hand Mystery Clock could be attributed to Robert-Houdin. The clock tells time with no apparent connection between the hand and the base. Robert-Houdin’s name (along with Paris) is etched

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After Jean EugŽne Robert-Houdin. Glass Column Mystery: After Jean EugŽne Robert-Houdin. Glass Column Mystery Clock. Recreation of the famous French magicianÕs second series (or ÒdoubleÓ) mystery clock, without a visible or traditional connection betwe

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Harry Houdini Ink Signature (Attribution): Harry Houdini Ink Signature (Attribution), Image - 9 1/4'' H x 7 1/4'' W, Total - 15 3/4'' H x 10 3/4'' W (from English collection)

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HOUDINI, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Miracle Mongers and: HOUDINI, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Miracle Mongers and Their Methods. New York: Dutton, 1920. First edition. Brown cloth lettered in black. Frontispiece. Plates. 8vo. Bearing the bookplates of Dunninger a

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Harry Houdini Autograph: An ink autograph of the iconic Harry Houdini Measures: 2 1/2 x 4 inches COA included

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Houdini Spiritualism Lecture Slides: Modern 35mm film copies of original glass lantern slides used by Houdini circa 1922-26 to illustrate his lecture on fraudulent spiritualism, presented in theaters until his death. This set also includ

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Harry Houdini, Stunt Performer (Ink Signature): HARRY HOUDINI (1874-1926) An inscribed signature from Houdini executed in ink on an album page which reads - "To Hank with compliments / Harry Houdini" 4" x 6 1/2" Signature acquired in person on July

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Art Deco era lighted Marquee with Houdini advertising: Art Deco era lighted Marquee with metal reproduction metal Houdini advertising still works.IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE AUCTION HALL'S ATTENTION THAT THE METAL HOUDINI SIGN THAT IS IN THE PIECE IS NOT O

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Two Pieces of Houdini Ephemera.: Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Two Pieces of Houdini Ephemera. Including a Shubert Princess Theatre program featuring Houdini (Mar. 8, 1926; 12pp.) and an envelope from Houdini Picture Corp. (New York

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Robert-Houdin, Jean Eugene (trans. Professor Hoffmann).: Robert-Houdin, Jean Eugene (trans. Professor Hoffmann). The Secrets of Stage Conjuring. London: George Routledge and Sons, 1881. Vibrant maroon pictorial cloth, stamped in black and gold. Portrait fro

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Houdini Lever Corkscrew: In original box

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E. Robert Houdin Clock Garniture Set: An E. Robert Houdin ormolu bronze and marble clock garniture set consisting of a central mantle clock with ormolu foliate and instrument decoration surrounded by marble panels and crested with birds,

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Heavy iron lock from large collection of locks: Heavy iron lock from large collection of locks purported to be from the Harter, Hardeen, Harry Houdini collecton. Brass plate around keyhole. No mfg. markings located. Measures approx. 3" x 3.25" x 1"

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$The Boys Own Indoor Book –G. A. Hutchinson (Editor): 1890. Contains a section on Conjurers and Conjuring, Ventriloquism and Spiritualism, Etc. Including an article by J.N. Maskelyne on Robert-Houdin, a two-person mentalism code, and how to put on a \"sp$

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Rare Houdin Glass Dial Mystery Swinger Clock: Rare Houdin Glass Dial Mystery Swinger Clock. Heavy 7 in. beveled glass dial signed "Ch. Schwalb Lutzenrath, Bruges", has reverse gilt painted hour numerals, pierced decorated and engraved gilt hands

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1908 Houdini The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin

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1908 Harry Houdini 'The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin", New York, The Publishers Printing Co, 1st edition, octavo, 8 1/4" x 5 3/4", embossed cloth, slight damage spot on top edge of front cover, a couple of edge dents, otherwise good condition, sold with two bookseller notices concerning books on magic

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