These are actual envelopes preserved by Harry Houdini from correspondence he received from fellow magicians, business associates, researchers, friends and others who crossed his path. Some even display Houdini's own handwritten notes.
Peter Monticup discovered the envelopes after purchasing Harry Houdini's personal desk. They had remained tucked away inside the desk for decades. The story of how they were found is almost as interesting as the envelopes themselves.
READ THE STORY BEHIND THE HOUDINI ENVELOPES
These aren't reproductions. They are surviving pieces of correspondence from Houdini's world, preserved for decades and offering small but fascinating glimpses into the people, places and events surrounding his life.
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