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HOUDINI, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Letter Signed (“Houdini”), as President of the Society of American Magicians. March 24, 1924. On a 4to sheet (11 x 8 ½”) of printed S.A.M. letterhead, listing officers in the left margin including Houdini as President, a letter to members relating that Compeer and Mrs. Francis J. Martinka (of the Martinka & Co. magic shop) are “ill at their home…and that very few Compeers are visitors.” Houdini urges members to visit the couple, writing, “DON’T FORGET – They are both in the twilight of their life and if you want to cheer them up, do it now.” Signed “Houdini.” Creases, mailing folds, scattered slight chipping and tears.