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Occupation. Illusionist. Signature. Harry Kellar (born Heinrich Keller; July 11, 1849 – March 10, 1922) was an American magician who presented large stage shows during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Kellar was a predecessor of Harry Houdini and a successor of Robert Heller and Isaiah Hughes, under whom he apprenticed.
- March 10, 1922 (aged 72), Los Angeles, California
- Illusionist
- Heinrich Keller, July 11, 1849, Erie, Pennsylvania
- Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery
Mar 19, 2024 · Harry Kellar was the first great magician native to the United States. Called the “dean of magic” and “the most beloved magician in history,” he was the most popular magician from 1896 until 1908.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Mar 4, 2020 · The illustrated poster depicts Kellar dressed in a stiff tuxedo with his hands held above a floating, raven-haired woman. Two rows of little red devils bow at the magician’s feet, as though...
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Jan 30, 2024 · The wizard from the classic story ‘The Wizard of Oz’ was actually based on Harry Kellar—which you’ll notice if you check out the early illustrated versions of the story! So how did this now little-known illusionist make such an impact during the golden age of magic?
Lithographic poster advertises stage magician Harry Kellar, with an illustration of a figure dressed in a billowing red costume as he links elbows... Harry Kellar Shares A Toast Publicist Sue Procko, coordinator Kat Bishop, actors Melissa Claire Egan, Cindy Busby, Sarah Drew, Ryan Paevy, Torrey DeVitto, Jack Wagner, Jackée...
Mar 26, 2024 · Harry Kellar (b.1849–d.1922), born Heinrich Keller to German immigrants in Erie, Pennsylvania, was an American magician who presented large stage shows during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Kellar was arguably the predecessor of Harry Houdini and the successor of Robert Heller.