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Harry Houdini typed letter signed, referencing his book, ''A Magician Among the Spirits''. Dated 13 May 1924 on his personal stationery, letter reads in part, ''My dear Birren: - Will you please let me know where you want me to send my book 'A Magician Among the Spirits'?...Want to send you one with my compliments...'' Boldly signed by Houdini in black fountain pen. The book that Houdini references is lot 164 in this auction.
Faber Birren was a friend of Houdini's who worked at a bookstore selling Houdini's books. Birren would also be dispatched by Houdini to investigate local psychics and spiritualists and then report back to Houdini with his opinion of them. He would later become one of the most influential color theorists of the 20th century. Single page letter measures 8.5'' x 5.5''. Folds, light toning, chip to lower right corner and single hole punch at right. Very good condition. Consigned by the family of Faber Birren.
Harry Houdini Letter Signed -- ''...Will you please let me know where you want me to send my book 'A Magician Among the Spirits'?...''
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