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Thursday, June 25, 2026
LINK: The trouble began with Harry Houdini’s beaver-skin top hat.
If you're part of the magic-collecting world, you already know about this painful scandal. This Rolling Stone article by Nina Strochlic and Michael Greshko lays out the story. Click the headline or the image below to read.
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Fantastic story I had only heard rumors of, thanks John.
ReplyDeleteI was able to read it by opening it in a "Private" or "Incognito" window.
ReplyDeleteA very interesting read like a detective story. Collectors are a friendly bunch but when it comes to the bottom line.....?
ReplyDeleteIt seems Houdini's Detroit death certificate isnt the only forgery going on...very interesting article. Thx for posting it
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