![]() The Cancer of Superstition, circa 1926 is set to open at $13,000 with a pre-auction estimate between $25,000 – 40,000. ![]() He concludes, frighteningly, “most of us are heathens in the innermost recesses of our hearts.” In his investigative account of superstition in ancient and modern culture, Lovecraft explores werewolves and other monsters, worship of the dead, cannibalism, and other “barbarian” practices. ![]() The 1926 work, “ The Cancer of Superstition,” is well known among fans and scholars of both Lovecraft and Houdini, but was until now thought to exist only in outline.ĭiscovered by a private collector among the records of a now-defunct magic shop, the 31 typewritten pages offer the fullest picture yet of a book-length project that the writer was forced to quit after Houdini’s sudden death. Lovecraft, for a work that was commissioned by magician Harry Houdini, has been discovered and is coming up for auction on April 9. Harry Houdini, born Erich Weisz on March 24, 1874, in Budapest, HungaryĪ previously unknown manuscript by horror and sci-fi master H.P. Eventually, Harry was able to accomplish his dream of having a full show dedicated to his magic. After making his name in America, Harry toured Europe, where he expanded his repertoire by escaping from straitjackets and coffins. ![]() Harry was even given certificates from various wardens for escaping from their prisons. Through the years, Houdini gained fame after repeatedly escaping from police handcuffs and jails. Harry Houdinis grand illusions and daring, spectacular escape acts made him one of the most famous magicians of all time. ![]()
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