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AEDInvitation to the Final Houdini Seance.
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LiveOct 31, 2026
Marking 100 years since the death of Harry Houdini, Potter & Potter will present a landmark sale of Houdini memorabilia on October 31, 2026 at the famed Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. The sale brings to the public for the very first time 100 historic items from the collection of Kevin Connolly, many of which were personally owned by Houdini. Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
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Invitation to the Final Houdini Séance. [Los Angeles], 1936. Printed ticket or invitation to the event held on the anniversary of Houdini's death, and distributed to invited guests by the organizers, Edward Saint and Beatrice Houdini. MEASUREMENTS. SIGNED by Beatrice Houdini in ink.
Approximately 300 golden invitations (printed on golden paper) were issued by Bess Houdini. This is the first example we have encountered produced with silver paper. RARE.
Beatrice Houdini staged a séance on the anniversary of Houdini's death - October 31, 1926 - every year for ten years. The final séance conducted by Mrs. Houdini and Edward Saint was held on the roof of the Los Angeles Knickerbocker Hotel. After an hour of calling for Houdini's presence without his appearance, the final words of the proceedings were uttered by Beatrice Houdini and Edward Saint:
Saint: "Mrs. Houdini. The zero hour has passed. The ten years are up. have you reached a decision?"
Mrs. Houdini: "Yes. Houdini did not come through. My last hope is gone. I do not believe that Houdini can come back to me, or to anyone. After faithfully following through the Houdini ten year compact, after using every type of medium and seance, it is my personal and positive belief that spirit communication in any form is impossible. I do not believe that ghosts or spirits exist. The Houdini shrine has burned for ten years. I now reverently turn out the light. Good night, Harry."
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