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Houdini Keymaking Die

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Keymaking die used by Harry Houdini. Solid square metal block with a key-shaped mold in center and a rectangular piece of flat metal protruding off the right side. The special die was used by Houdini to make flat keys to fit padlocks. Framed in a shadowbox. Formerly in the Houdini Historical Center. Together with a reproduction portrait and letter of provenance signed by Sidney Radner, honorary curator of the Houdini Historical Center. Shadowbox: 15 3/4 x 19 3/4" Sale History: Butterfield & Butterfield, November 1999