Jarrow, Gail G.

The Amazing Harry Kellar: Great American Magician

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ISBN 13:: 9781590788653
author:: Jarrow, Gail G.
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Calkins Creek Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 96
Dimensions:: 28.7 x 22.4 x 1.8 cm
Genre:: Biography, Children's & Young Adult, ,
Condition:: New
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£16.27

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The Amazing Harry Kellar: A Life of Magic and Wonder Harry Kellar was a magician like no other. He traveled across America during the Civil War, performing for soldiers and civilians alike, before becoming an international sensation with his own show. This illustrated biography tells the story of Kellar's rise to fame, using his own words and images from his promotional posters. Kellar's life was marked by innovation and spectacle. He used science and technology to create illusions that amazed audiences around the world. But behind the magic lay a complex history of entertainment, transportation, and spiritualism in 19th-century America. This book explores it all, revealing the fascinating story of one of the most famous magicians of his time. With its unique blend of biography, history, and magic, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the world of illusion and spectacle.

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