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Harry Houdini

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Harry Houdini

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Auction Date:2012 Aug 15 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Partially printed DS, signed “Harry Houdini,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.5, December 17, 1917. An application for membership in the Society of American Magicians. The document has been filled out by prospective member Maurice Kains, who provides various personal details, including his stage name, Ralph Stanley (“If I ever become a professional”), and profession (Assistant Traffic Manager at the New York Telephone Company). Houdini has signed his approval at the bottom of the third page; below Houdini’s signature is that of his close friend Oscar S. Teale, a magician who performed as Ottilidio and who was an honorary pallbearer at Houdini’s funeral. Archivally matted and framed in an attractive presentation with an unsigned photo to an overall size of 28 x 19.75. A few faint folds and tiny spots, otherwise fine condition. Oversized.