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[HOUDINI] HARDEEN, Theo (1876–1945). TLS from Hardeen to Dunninger Offering Houdini Illusions. Dated June 22, 1942 and typed on Hardeen's letterhead, he writes to Dunninger attempting to sell various pieces of apparatus, stating in part, “Met Al Flosso today and he told me that you might be interested in Harry Kellar's Spirit Cabinet. This Cabinet you may remember was given to Houdini on the stage of the New York Hippodrome at Kellar's last performance. … Charley Carter also wanted it … I also have trumpets and some other spirit “stuff." … If interested, either call me or make an appointment with me." One 4to sheet; two stains in upper margin. SIGNED in ink, “Hardeen." Dunninger would indeed go on to purchase many Houdini relics and historically significant magic props from Hardeen, helping to keep Houdini's legend alive, and bolster his own reputation in the process. Kevin Connolly Collection.