[HOUDINI]. Conjurer's Monthly Copper Printing Blocks. Circa 1906 – 08. Approximately 35 heavy photo-engraved copper plates mounted to wooden blocks used to print portraits of magicians in Houdini's short-lived but well-regarded periodical, Conjurer's Monthly. Included are images of many famous magicians of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, among them Harry Kellar (together with his wife, individually, and with the Fakir of Ava), members of John Henry Anderson's family, J.N. Maskelyne, C. Milton Chase, Nate Leipzig, Chevalier Ernst Thorn, and others. Most wrapped in paper proofs/prints of the subject matter. Together with a handful of other printing blocks for various magicians and magic-themed designs, including images of Al Snyder, John McManus and his famous magic collection, and more. Most 3 x 4" or smaller, with a few 11 x 8".