New York, NY -- An upcoming auction of Harry Houdini memorabilia will be a real case of "now you see it, now you don't."

One of the items being offered is a nude photo of the famed magician that's expected to fetch at least $500. Other magical mementos going on the auction block at New York's Swann Auction Galleries include...

-- A pocket ripped from the pajamas Houdini was wearing when he died. The cloth scrap could sell for up to $7500.

-- The magician's leather wallet, with his name embossed in gold, should conjure up to $18,000,

The auction will take place October 30th -- just one day before the 75th anniversary of Houdini's death.

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