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Sought-after white Society of American Magicians membership card issued to W. Paul Koch for 1925-1926, 4 x 2.5, signed at the bottom in fountain pen by Harry Houdini as president, and countersigned by Richard Van Dien as secretary. Mounted and impressively custom-framed with photos, promotional items, and a biographical caption to an overall size of 34 x 36. In fine condition, with light soiling to the card.
Originally founded on May 10, 1902, in the back room of Martinka’s magic shop in New York, the Society of American Magicians expanded dramatically under Houdini’s leadership during his tenure as National President from 1917 to 1926. This 1925-1926 membership card dates to the final year of Houdini’s presidency and the year of his death, making it a desirable late Houdini association piece from the oldest magical society in the world.
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