Magic Collection of Jim Rawlins Part III

[Houdini] Saint, Edward. Signed and Inscribed Portrait of Edward Saint. N.p., ca. 1930. Bust photograph of Edward Saint. 8 x 10”. Minor wear at extremities. Inscribed and signed in black ink over Saint’s white beard, “To my good friend Edward Bryan, Magically Yours, Edw. Saint”. Saint played a key role in the building of Houdini’s legend after the master magician’s passing, playing “business manager” to Houdini’s widow, and promoting her business ventures, key among them the annual Houdini séances.