Houdini’s automatic flowering rosebush was one of the crown jewels from the Ken Klosterman (1933-2020) collection. This trick was one of several flashy effects used to open Houdini’s final American tour. To conclude, Houdini removed the plant in its pot from the tabletop and presented it to the audience. On Houdini’s command, the flower grew, slowly and visibly, eventually developing into a full-size rose bush. Next, he planted a small red flower in the pot, and covered everything with a gauzy cloth. In performance, Houdini placed a small earthenware pot on an elaborate metal table. Schlosser (and possibly other craftsmen) around 1924. The device was made for Houdini in New York by R.S. Presale, Potter’s experts agreed that this example of the magic apparatus was among the most elaborate and intricate mechanisms they had encountered. This object now holds the world record for the most-expensive piece of magic memorabilia sold at public auction. That was lot #68, Harry Houdini’s automatic flowering rosebush. But no one anticipated the excitement – or record-busting results – one phenomenal item would generate.
Harry Houdini’s automatic flowering rosebush magic apparatus, $324,000ĬHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions ’ October 31 magic event, timed to coincide with Halloween and the anniversary of the death of escape artist and magician Harry Houdini, realized a healthy $1.2 million total.
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