The Magic Collection of Jim Rawlins

Houdini, Beatrice. Bess Houdini ALS signed “Your Mother Houdini.” Circa 1943. Mrs. Houdini writes to “Ed” regarding his WWII service, “…to know you are fighting for us makes me feel safe…” and invokes her husband’s name repeatedly, “How proud our beloved Houdini would be – if it is possible – for him to know – I know he will guide you thru safely to come back to me.” Two 8vo sheets of uncommon letterhead bearing her Rye, NY, New York City, and Hollywood addresses. Signed, “Your Mother Houdini/Mrs. Harry Houdini.” The bottom of the second sheet bears a penciled notation from Edward Saint, Mrs. Houdini’s business manager.