In 1900, Houdini traveled to Europe to perform. By the time he returned in 1904, he had become a sensation. From 1904 and throughout the 1910s, Houdini performed with great success in the United States. He would free himself from handcuffs, chains, ropes and straitjackets, often while hanging from a rope or suspended in water, sometimes in plain sight of the audience. Kellar was called the “Dean of Magic.” A close friend to Houdini, Keller opened his own show in 1884 and was considered the most popular magician in America at the turn of the century. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Love laughs at Locksmiths. So does Harry Handcuff Houdini,” dated June 18, 1908, and “Sincerely, Harry Kellar,” on an off-white 5 x 5 sheet clipped from a guestbook. Also signed by Keller’s wife, Eva. Light show-through and impressions from signature on reverse, minor edge chipping and a spot of toning and a few light wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. Great pairing of these great magicians and even better friends. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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