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HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 – 1926). Signed Portrait of Harry Houdini. Harrisburg: Kellberg Studio, ca. 1909. Matte finish sepia tone silver gelatin print bust portrait of Houdini in tails and white tie, gazing intently at the camera. 7 x 5”. A RARE image. Crisp, bright, and unblemished; near fine. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED in ink by Houdini below the likeness, “sincerely Yours / Harry Houdini.”
This portrait was used as an illustration on the cover of a scarce variant edition of the pitchbook Life, History and Handcuff Secrets of Houdini.