NUDE PHOTO OF HOUDINI UP FOR GRABS

NUDE PHOTO OF HOUDINI UP FOR GRABS



NEW YORK (Wireless Flash) – An upcoming auction of Harry Houdini memorabilia will be a real case of “now you see it, now you don’t.” One of the items being offered is a nude photo of the famed magician that’s expected to fetch at least $500. Other magical mementos going on the auction block at New York’s Swann Auction Galleries include... A pocket ripped from the pajamas Houdini was wearing when he died. The cloth scrap could sell for up to $7500. The magician’s leather wallet, with his name embossed in gold, should conjure up to $18,000, The auction will take place October 30th – just one day before the 75th anniversary of Houdini’s death.

Thu 10-25-01