$7,000
Houdini, Harry. Houdini’s own Society of American Magicians Membership Card, signed. Houdini carried member number 109 in the oldest magic organization in the world, as shown on this, his own membership card. His name has been lettered boldly at the top of the card, and on the lines where SAM members signed their name, the word “HONORARY” has been inked in. Signed by Houdini below the SAM seal. Evidence of scrapbook mounting on verso, else good. Houdini served as president of the Society of American magicians from 1917 until his death in 1926. During that time, he signed all of its membership cards. While cards autographed by Houdini for other members do come to market, this may the first time one of Houdini’s own cards has been made available for public auction.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-08-23
