The Amazing Harry Kellar: Great American Magician
Gail Jarrow
(Author)
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Description
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.
Product Details
Price
$17.95
$16.69
Publisher
Calkins Creek Books
Publish Date
June 01, 2012
Pages
96
Dimensions
8.8 X 11.3 X 0.7 inches | 1.6 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781590788653
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About the Author
Gail Jarrow's books have earned many awards, including the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults, a Sibert Honor, Orbis Pictus Honor, YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction finalist, a Notable Social Studies Trade Book, NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book and Best STEM book, The Jefferson Cup Award, a Eureka! Gold Award, as well as Kirkus Reviews and School Library Journal Best Books and VOYA Honor Book distinctions. She lives in Ithaca, New York. Visit gailjarrow.com.
Reviews
★ "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
