Presenting the amazing Harry Kellar! The first magician to receive international fame! The most well-known illusionist at the turn of the twentieth century! The model for the Wizard of Oz! 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 s ances.

 

This book was recognised in the Grades 9-12 category by the Charlotte Award.

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by Boyds Mills Press .

Gail Jarrow has written fourteen books for children and young adults. Her nonfiction books have received high acclaim, including, the ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers and the American Bookseller's "Pick of the Lists. " She lives in Ithaca, New York.