Why did Danny stop appearing on Pawn Stars?
A firm reason for his departure was never given on the show, leading fans to wonder what happened. Some of those theories were pretty wild. One was that Danny Koker fired him for embezzlement. A second theory suggested that he got sick of being on camera and no longer wanted to participate in the production.
How much did Pawn Stars sell the Gutenberg?
When a rare leaf from the Gutenberg Bible came in front of him, Harrison was in disbelief. According to the show, there are only 49 copies of the Gutenberg Bible known to exist today, and only 21 are complete. Harrison ended up purchasing the leaf for $47,000 and turning around and selling it for $68,000.
How much did Rick sell the Gutenberg Bible?
But in the end, they agreed on a number Rick felt was a stretch: $47,000. “You’re not going to be mad when you make a small fortune,” Adam said as they shook hands. Rick appeared to have no regrets about his purchase. “It’s amazing,” he said.
What happened to Harry Houdini’s straitjacket?
The straitjacket — which Houdini used for several of his outdoor suspended escapes — was given to Paul J. Campbell, a salesman for Fleetwood Coffee, by Houdini’s brother, Theo. Hardeen, in late 1927 or early 1928. It remained in the Campbell family and was unknown to the Houdini world until last May when it appeared on Pawn Stars.
What was the green sack that Harry Houdini used for?
The auction also featured several other Houdini items, including a green sack, also given to Campbell by Hardeen. The auction simply described it as being “used by Harry Houdini for escapology tricks”, but I’m wondering if this could have been one of the sacks Houdini used during Metamorphosis?
How much is Rick Harrison’s pawn shop worth?
Pawn Stars star Rick Harrison made an offer of $25,000, but the owner refused and instead listed it on eBay with a starting price of $149,000. There it cycled twice without selling.