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Houdini artifacts set for centennial auction at Hollywood’s Magic Castle
A 100-item collection of Harry Houdini memorabilia is scheduled to go under the hammer at the Magic Castle on October 31, 100 years after the escape artist’s death.
Potter & Potter Auctions says the sale will bring 100 historic items from collector Kevin Connolly’s collection to the public for the first time. The auction house lists Houdini-owned handcuffs, personal correspondence, family photographs, posters and signed works among the offerings.
Event: Houdini Returns: The Centennial Auction
Date and time: October 31 at noon Pacific
Location: Magic Castle, Hollywood
Collection: 100 items from Kevin Connolly’s collection
Personal items and rare images
LAist reported that highlights include a signed, life-size portrait of Houdini in chains, handcuffs he owned and a pocket watch given to him by his wife, Bess. The auction house describes the collection as spanning Houdini’s early career, international rise and later legacy.
The auction is scheduled for Halloween, the centennial of Houdini’s death. LAist said the items will be transported to the Magic Castle for the sale; the auction house lists online bidding and its catalog on its event page.
Original reporting: Read LAist’s report →
Official auction information: View the Potter & Potter listing →