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Harry Houdini’s secret-message pocket watch sells for $204,000 at auction
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- In 1910, for his 36th birthday, Harry Houdini's wife Bess gifted him a pocket watch that held a special inscription revealing his birth name, Ehrich. This heartfelt detail increased the watch's auction value to $204,000, highlighting its historical significance.
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Nov 4, 2026 · Updated 11/4/2026, 6:45:08 PM · Reported with: Times of India World
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