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96 pp.
| Boyds/Calkins |
June, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-1-59078-865-3$17.95
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4-6
Boldly colored publicity posters, archival photographs, and sidebars lend authenticity to the period and supplement this thorough biography of the lesser-known magician who mentored and befriended Harry Houdini. The emphasis on Kellar's hard work, determination, and humility present a memorable figure in American entertainment history. Magic fans will particularly enjoy the detailed descriptions of tricks and illusions. Timeline. Bib., ind.