He even wrote notes on some of the envelopes, either noting the importance of the contents, or just scribbling on them as scrap paper. The envelopes were from all different sources- his lawyers, his fans, fellow magicians, etc. Inside one of the drawers was a stack of envelopes from correspondence Houdini had received. The desk had a number of secret compartments and hidden drawers.
Peter purchased the desk from this buyer, along with some other personal items from the Houdini home. The desk had been in storage in Houdini's former NYC home from 1926 until it was sold in 1980. In the late 1980's, magician Peter Monticup (owner of ), purchased Harry Houdini's ornate personal desk. See a larger version of the back of the envelope here. See a larger version of the front of the envelope here. This envelope may have contained such correspondence, and Houdini may have made his own notes on the back. Perhaps these are in Houdini's hand- we make no claim, but see some similarities in the letter structures, especially the spiky "n"s.Īt this time, Houdini was keeping a steady correspondence with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and several other magicians in England, debating the authenticity of spiritualism.
Though it is not known who sent this letter, on the back is a list of names of English mediums of the day. The envelope is addressed to Houdini at his NYC address. This is one of the envelopes found in Harry Houdini's personal desk. This is a one-of-a-kind collectible, perfect for framing. Something that was handled by the great Harry Houdini in his daily life! Just think- you can own a piece of magical history.
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