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The Amazing Harry Kellar

Great American Magician

Great American Magician

By Gail Jarrow

By Gail Jarrow

By Gail Jarrow

By Gail Jarrow

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Hardcover $17.95

Jun 01, 2012 | ISBN 9781590788653 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Ebook $10.99

Jun 01, 2012 | ISBN 9781629791708 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About The Amazing Harry Kellar

    Presenting the amazing Harry Kellar: the first magician to receive international fame and the model for the Wizard of Oz!

    In this illustrated biography of the most well-known illusionist at the turn of the twentieth century, Author Gail Jarrow follows Kellar from a magician’s assistant traveling and performing across the United States during the Civil War to an international superstar with a show of his own, entertaining emperors, kings, and presidents.
     
    Jarrow uses Kellar’s own words and images—his amazing four-color promotional posters—to tell his riveting story in this first Kellar biography for young readers. And she reveals the science behind Kellar’s illusions and explores nineteenth-century entertainment and transportation as well as the history of magic, spiritualism, and séances.

    About The Amazing Harry Kellar

    Presenting the amazing Harry Kellar: the first magician to receive international fame and the model for the Wizard of Oz!

    In this illustrated biography of the most well-known illusionist at the turn of the twentieth century, Author Gail Jarrow follows Kellar from a magician’s assistant traveling and performing across the United States during the Civil War to an international superstar with a show of his own, entertaining emperors, kings, and presidents.
     
    Jarrow uses Kellar’s own words and images—his amazing four-color promotional posters—to tell his riveting story in this first Kellar biography for young readers. And she reveals the science behind Kellar’s illusions and explores nineteenth-century entertainment and transportation as well as the history of magic, spiritualism, and séances.

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    Also by Gail Jarrow

    Spirit Sleuths
    American Murderer
    Ambushed!
    Fatal Fever
    Blood and Germs
    See all books by Gail Jarrow

    About Gail Jarrow

    Gail Jarrow is the author of nonfiction books and novels for readers ages 8–18. Her nonfiction books have earned the Sibert Honor, the Orbis Pictus Honor, the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction, YALSA Finalist, a Notable Social Studies Trade… More about Gail Jarrow

    About Gail Jarrow

    Gail Jarrow is the author of nonfiction books and novels for readers ages 8–18. Her nonfiction books have earned the Sibert Honor, the Orbis Pictus Honor, the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction, YALSA Finalist, a Notable Social Studies Trade… More about Gail Jarrow

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $17.95
    Published by Calkins Creek
    Jun 01, 2012 | 96 Pages | 8-1/2 x 11-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781590788653

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Calkins Creek
    Jun 01, 2012 | 96 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781629791708

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    Praise

    ★ “A first-rate visual presentation accompanies a fascinating biography of the first dean of the Society of American Magicians, a man Houdini regarded as a mentor. . . . Dozens of spectacular Kellar posters along with a dramatic book design nicely support this well-constructed look at a consummate showman. (timeline, bibliography, annotated sources)”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    ★ “This book draws readers in. . . . An excellent example of nonfiction that is readable, visually appealing, and well researched.”—School Library Journal, starred review

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