Sold for:
$3,000
$3,000
[Houdini – Original Comic Art] Original comic book art featuring Harry Houdini. Over 40 oversized inked pages for an unknown comic book regarding the history of magic and magicians, including stories of the bullet catch, Robert-Houdin, Chung Ling Soo, witchcraft, etc. Ten pages give a terse background of Houdini’s life and career highlights, illustrated with bold images of the Vanishing Elephant, Hindu Needle Trick, handcuff escapes, and his untimely death. Circa 1960s. Likely written by Walter Gibson. Artist unknown; panels unsigned. Each sheet 14 x 22”.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-08-23
