March 24, 1874 october 31, 1926 was a hungarianborn american illusionist and stunt performer, noted for his sensational escape acts. Framed with a genuine handcuff key from houdinis personal inventory, formerly in the huge collection of paul harter, a lock and key connoisseur who purchased the item from houdinis brother hardeen. Be sure to check out our collection of 100% authentic jimmy page autographed instruments before time runs out, as these collectibles run out fast since they are rare and unique. Following the sellout success of jimmy pages first book, we are delighted to introduce jimmy page. Typed document signed, chicago, april 6, 1926, being a receipt for houdinis pay for his princess theater performance. Each of our jimmy page signed posters represent the greatness of this musician and the charitable impact he has given the world. But, check out this amazing harry houdini historical signed book see here and this incredible harry houdini signed book. With incredible attention to detail, page has chosen. Harry houdini incredible vintage autographed signed photo jsa certified. Page was inspired by elvis presleys baby lets play house, leading him to learn the guitar. This copy is from the archive of noted poet, publisher, photographer and filmmaker ira cohen, and is inscribed in an unknown hand on the back cover to him likely someone involved in. Houdini assistants franz kukol, james vickery, and jimmy collins. It stars johnathon schaech, stacy edwards, paul sorvino and david warner.
One of the finest books ever produced for the sleight of hand artist with cards. Tipped to a separate leaf of bluelined stationery making edges somewhat irregular. Harry houdini autograph quotation signed jun 10, 2010. An amazing 1918 literary contract with the extraordinary harry houdini, undoubtedly the most famous magician to ever live. Houdini signed a contract with octagon film corporation to appear in a. Titled merveilleux exploits du calabre houdini a paris, it featured a loose narrative meant to showcase several of houdinis famous escapes, including his straitjacket escape. An odd, little book about victor who is obsessed with harry houdini. Jimmy page is releasing an affordable edition of his new anthology. This new signed, limited edition from genesis publications documents jimmy pages musical career. The bonus of this offering is the book is inscribed and signed by jimmy grippo on the free end page. The material in this book is not selfworking but for the serious card worker, it is invaluable.
Jan 19, 2008 the bonus of this offering is the book is inscribed and signed by jimmy grippo on the free end page. The binding is tight with no cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp with minor wear to the boards. Out of the blue, he meets his idol who sends him a letter setting up a meeting. Jimmy page by jimmy page is the title of a coffee table autobiography written by led zeppelin. The nirvana frontman coproduced houdini, one of the melvins most. In fact, the bible had been signed three times on the front page by houdini. Scarce, boasting autograph harry handcuff houdini, signed by master magician harry houdini in black fountain pen, originally inside a list of other signatures likely from a guest book. Escape the story of the great houdini by sid fleischman. Houdini diariesjimmy grippobesshoudini xmas photomags from. Harry houdini autograph signed photo memorabilia harry. Blood presented lectures at magic conventions, was friends with many magic celebrities, was interviewed on television several times and most recently attended the burial of magician david blaine in nyc. This book was also signed, to my friend, houdini, in 1924.
Autograph album signed by harry houdini w shakespeare. Black crowes guitarist didnt turn down jimmy page collaboration. Bookhoudini pictorial biography a fully illustrated biography of the worlds most famous escape artist, magician, and daredevil, written and compiled by a renowned magician and collector scholar of magic melbourne christopher learn more. August 15, 2018 august 15, 2018 kerri maniscalco ive gotten a lot of wonderful questions about the different editions of escaping from houdini and where readers can snag signed copies, bonus content, and how international readers can also get the custom tarot cards, so this post. In spite of their acute differences of opinion concerning spiritualism, houdini and sir arthur conan doyle remained good friends until the end, although the creator of sherlock holmes held firmly to his belief that houdini was a medium who was using his psychic powers to make a fortune. Plus the inclusion of many magic routines jimmy performed closeup at caesars palace. Harry houdini signed stock certificate houdini picture. A beautiful copy in collectors condition authentically signed by the author. He first attracted notice in vaudeville in the us and then as harry handcuff houdini on a tour of europe, where he challenged police forces to keep him. The secret life of houdini traces the arc of the master magicians life from desperate poverty to worldwide famehis legacy later threatened by a group of fanatical spiritualists led by esteemed british author sir arthur conan doyle. Special editions, bonus content, and signed copies, oh my.
He soon became a session musician and a producer throughout england. This 93page book is divided into 3 sections and there are 77 sleights and tricks. When lecturing she always brought along many items. He first attracted notice in vaudeville in the us and then as harry handcuff houdini on a tour of europe, where he challenged police forces to keep him locked up. A deck of playing cards with the ace of spades signed by harry houdini. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Jimmy page by jimmy page is the photographic autobiography and visual history of the worlds most iconic guitar player. As you might imagine, authentic signed harry houdini photographs are popular. Save jimmy page signed book to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Secrets are hard to keep, and i feel like ive been a miser lately, hoarding them away. Special editions, bonus content, and signed copies. Audrey rose and thomas cresswell find themselves aboard a luxurious ocean liner that becomes a floating prison of horror when passengers are murdered one by one, with nowhere to run from the killer. Best book in the world devoted to escape artist houdini.
Rare signed photograph of harry houdini circa 1907 taken by campbellgrey ltd of edgware road london to support one of houdinis british tours. When lecturing she always brought along many items of houdiniana houdini memorabilia to show. Click on the links to shop for specific harry houdini collectibles on ebay. Initiating the reader along the way into the arcane world of professional magic, kalush and sloman decode a. In the book, as ultimate classic rock outlined at the time, gorman.
Sid fleischman wrote more than sixty books for children, adults, and magicians. Save jimmy page book signed to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Jimmy page by jimmy page hand stamped signed zoso limited edition 500. I always have on my mind the thought that next year i must do something greater, something more wonderful. Framed with a genuine handcuff key from houdinis personal inventory, formerly in the huge collection of paul harter, a lock and key connoisseur who purchased. Jimmy chose one of his favourite portrait shots for the book cover. Houdini picture corporation stock certificate printed by broungreen co. Those from the set of one of his escape acts carry a premium over studioposed photographs. Jimmy page by jimmy page hand stamped signed zoso limited edition. Jimmy pages selftitled coffee table book which was originally released as a signed edition in 2010 was then made available as a mass market. The book was a hebrewgerman bible, signed by houdini and his father.
New listing clarence thomas vintage bw signed photo as supreme court justice mint condition. Reprise, 1994 after kerplunk, green day were in hot demand and signed to. If you know the book but dont find it on abebooks, we can. Quarterbound in black leather, with gold leaf blocking and gilded page edging, the book is presented in a feltlined slipcase. Autograph quotation signed, penned on a leaf approx. Harry houdini, signed abebooks shop for books, art. Top 10 harry houdini collectibles the cardboard connection. The book is limited to 2,500 copies, personally signed by page, produced using italian matt art 150gsm, bound with quarter bound in black leather with gold leaf blocking and gilt page edging, and. There are many rare finds, such as led zeppelin playing an impromptu gig in a. Hope all 350 signed copies remain in individual collections and not bought for profiteering, as i refuse to purchase from scalpersbrokers.
Houdini is a 1998 television film about the life of the magician harry houdini, directed and written by pen densham. Sixteen years before there was the invention of hugo cabret, there was the houdini box, the first book written and illustrated by brian selznick. Rare signed photograph of harry houdini circa 1907 taken by campbellgrey ltd of edgware road. Liber is the root word for liberty which is the quality or state of being free. Houdinis manager was al smith, and it was smiths job to handle bookings, interface with theater owners, and receive the monies due houdini for his performances. Book houdini pictorial biography a fully illustrated biography of the worlds most famous escape artist, magician, and daredevil, written and compiled by a renowned magician and collector scholar of magic melbourne christopher learn more. Harry houdini autograph dealers of signed historical and. Childrens author, magician, and friend of bess houdini the magicians wife sid fleischman sorts out the myths from the reality in the life of harry houdini.
Pawn stars is an american reality television series that premiered on history on july 19, 2009. Houdinis adventures are amusing, and his vanity and puzzlement over the curious ways of humans endow him with a memorable and quirky personality. Jimmy nuzzo and edward marlo collaborated on card magic that is visual and confounding because of sophisticated sleight of hand. All of the people you read about in this book have dedicated their lives to. The film details the life, relationships and exploits of the famous magician. Rare harry houdini signed book contractdocumentletter 1918 jsa psa.
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Hagy presents an extensive checklist of 95 magic giveaways, booklets, book sets, etc. An inventory of his papers at the harry ransom center. New listing ethel barrymore,died 1959,hand signed 11541100% originalthe corn is green,ae. The anthology is published in a limited edition of only 2,500 numbered copies, each signed by jimmy page. With incredible attention to detail, page has chosen hundreds of photographs representing significant moments in his career. The two other entries were removed from an actual diary book and it is bess. Among his many awards was the newbery medal for his novel the whipping boy. He wrote his name once in the middle of the page, then wrote the notation, my father rev. Co signed by chris farlowe and jimmy page sold out. And rock stars dont come any bigger than jimmy page who was the guitarist of the seminal classic rock band led zeppelin, famous for such hits as stairway to heaven. The first 350 books in the limited edition are deluxe copies, each one signed by jimmy page.
Alan bean oversized lunar photo inscribed and signed. Shop for signed photos, autographs and other autographed items related to harry houdini. The deluxe book is fully bound by hand in a single morocco leather. The author described his wasted youth as a magician and newspaperman in his autobiography the abracadabra kid.
Houdini signed a contract with octagon film corporation to appear in a 15. Tagged barnes and noble, black friday, carnival, circus, escaping from houdini, gothic, hunting prince dracula, james patterson, jimmy patterson books, kerri maniscalco, little brown and co. Houdini museum scranton wilkes barre pocono region. The pages are clean with no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. With engaging illustrations on every spread, a pageturning plot, a doityourself experiment on building your own rocket, and fun science facts throughout, this is the perfect chapter book for young readers. Jimmy page autographed instruments include a range of instruments from signed guitars and basses to a led zeppelin signed double neck epiphone guitar. His other titles include the entertainer and the dybbuk, a novel, and three biographies, sir charlie. With only 126 first editions printed, this is exceedingly scarce. Rare harry houdini signed book contractdocumentletter 1918. Born erich weiss, son of a rabbi in budapest, hungary, in 1874, he emigrated to american as a small boy, and ended up in appleton, wisconsin, which he later claimed as his birthplace. Page signed a 1963 gibson eds1275 guitar and this item naturally created a flutter because it has been authenticated as a genuine autograph. View item catalyst by scarlett sabet signed edition. Page autographed posters will bring tremendous worth and value to any led zeppelin fan.
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