# Harry Houdini’s secret-message pocket watch sells for $204,000 at auction

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- Published: 2026-11-04T18:23:00+00:00
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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. The watch not only connects to Houdini's remarkable career but also serves as a precious reminder of the bond he shared with Bess, preser

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