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LordM
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Hi,
I'm looking for Houdini's autographed posters ( not very expensive if possible )


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I don't know if any signed posters exist but the least expensive Houdini autograph/signature I have seen (with certificate of authenticity) was around $300.00 U.S. I really don't think you will find anything less expensive.
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LordM
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Well, $300 for an original poster is not that expensive. I've seen reproductions, that are much more expensive!

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Kevin Connolly
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The closest thing I saw in a signed piece of that size, was a one sheet size photo that Houdini used for his lobby display. I think that sold for about $13,000.

With Houdini posters starting out at about $10,000, you probaly will realize the autograph will be negated.

The average Houdini autograph starts in the $1,000 range and goes up from there. I would definetly stay away from $100-$700 clunkers you see on the internet, especially the clipped signature ones.
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Always looking buy or trade for original Houdini, Hardeen and escape artist items. I'm interested in books, pitchbooks and ephemera. Email [email]hhoudini@optonline.net[/email]
LordM
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I cannot Imagine how much it will worth in the future...
I heard that Copperfield has "houdini's baby shoes" ...
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Kevin Connolly
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So start saving your loose change. Houdini posters do come up for sale every so often.
Please visit my website.
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Always looking buy or trade for original Houdini, Hardeen and escape artist items. I'm interested in books, pitchbooks and ephemera. Email [email]hhoudini@optonline.net[/email]
LordM
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So far I only have Houdini's recorded voice from 1914 by Thomas Edison.
Not bad for starting Smile
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Kevin Connolly
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The recording is on an original cylinder? That's a great piece to have.
Please visit my website.
www.houdinihimself.com

Always looking buy or trade for original Houdini, Hardeen and escape artist items. I'm interested in books, pitchbooks and ephemera. Email [email]hhoudini@optonline.net[/email]
irossall
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He's not singing "Mary Had A Little Lamb" is he? Smile
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Kevin Connolly
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I hear after Tom recorded his, Harry gave it a whack. Smile
Please visit my website.
www.houdinihimself.com

Always looking buy or trade for original Houdini, Hardeen and escape artist items. I'm interested in books, pitchbooks and ephemera. Email [email]hhoudini@optonline.net[/email]
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You have to be careful buying autographs of dead people. On flee-markets and ebay many of them are faked. A certificate of authentication can be faked, too Smile Most secure way would be buying at an official auction. But the prices will be much higher there, of course.
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LordM
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Memo,
Thanks for advice, but I already know that Smile
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Check with Lupe at Nielsen magic or Gabe at Potter Potter auction house Chicago