Houdini Himself

     Welcome to HoudiniHimself. In launching this site, my intentions are to share the information I have gathered and my experiences I have encountered in collecting Houdini memorabilia for thirty-five years. Throughout the years I have acquired numerous items of interest, by and about Houdini.  I have collaborated on books, television documentaries and magazine articles. From time to time, I will be posting pictures of some of these items and discuss significant information about them.  I hope you enjoy it.

I have a secure store that carries hundreds of Houdini related items, as well as rare magic books and ephemera; most items will be one-of-a-kind. There will be items for the beginner, as well as the advanced collector of Houdiniana and conjuring. Every so often I will list a piece from my personal collection; check back frequently or you may miss your chance to own a great piece of Houdiniana or a rare magic collectible.

I will purchase and trade for Houdini items. I am interested in:

Houdini Books - Either by or about Houdini

Houdini Autographs, Signed Or Inscribed Items

Houdini Movie items - Lobby cards, stills, books or ephemera

Houdini Postcards

Houdini Business Cards

Houdini Trade Cards - Cigarette, cigar, candy, etc.

Houdini Photographs - Either original or reproduction

Houdini Challenges

Pitchbooks - Booklets sold at Houdini performances

Houdini Magic Sets - From the 1930’s

Houdini Posters Or Broadsides

Houdini Advertising

Houdini Era Newspaper + Magazine Articles

Hardeen, Bess and Family Items

Magic History And Biographies

Houdini Era Ephemera

Please contact me if you have any of the items mentioned above available for sale or trade. I would be interested in purchasing a single  item,  as well as an entire collection.

Enjoy the site,

Kevin Connolly