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HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 ? 1926). Houdini S.A.M. 1918 Banquet Committee Badge. Reading, PA: The Weber Badge and Novelty Co., 1918. Celluloid pinback bearing a bust portrait of Houdini surrounded by a rope-like metal frame, supporting a multi-colored cloth ribbon from which hangs a celluloid badge bearing the text, ?The Society of American Magicians / Committee / Banquet 1918? surrounding decorative red scrollwork. Rare; the first complete example we have encountered. Houdini served as president of the Society of American Magicians for eight years. This badge was produced for attendees of the organization?s annual banquet, which was oftentimes held at New York?s Hotel McAlpin in June of each year. The manufacturer of the badge also produced souvenir celluloid pocket mirrors, pinbacks, and related novelty items featuring the images of well-known magicians.