TLS signed “Houdini,” one page, 8.5 x 11, The Society of American Magicians letterhead, April 14, 1922. Letter written as president of the Society of American Magicians to famed magician John Mulholland, in full: “An extraordinary important council meeting is to take place at the Executive Offices of the S. A. M., Candler Bldg., 220 West 42nd Street, Room 1802, Monday evening, April 17 at 7:30. Under discussion will be a film ‘Sawing a Woman in Half’ which exposes the method. We must take quick action for if we allow this to go on there is no telling how far it will go.” In fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges and slight edge toning. A successful touring magician for over two decades, Mulholland organized one of the first magic workshops and also worked as the editor of magic trade magazine The Sphinx, a post he later left to join the CIA. An excellent letter concerning the type of threats and pressures Houdini and other early magicians must have confronted in order to keep their techniques a mystery. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$100.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
We use cookies on this site to improve your experience. By using this site, you accept our use of cookies. To learn more, please see our Privacy Policy.
