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HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 – 1926). Illustrated Bust Portrait of Houdini Inscribed and Signed. Circa 1924. Vintage photographic print of a sketched bust portrait of Houdini, most famously used on the cover of the October, 1925 issue of the Haldeman-Julius Monthly featuring an interview with the famed magician. 7 x 5”. Inked notation to verso, possibly in the hand of a Houdini secretary, states, “For reduction purposes for newspapers. Houdini.” The recto INSCRIBED AND SIGNED in Houdini’s hand, in ink, boldly: “To Frank D. Paryzek / Best wishes / Houdini / Cleveland 3/18/25.”