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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.

   • Died: March 10, 1922 (aged 72), Los Angeles, California
   • Occupation: Illusionist

   • Born: Heinrich Keller, July 11, 1849, Erie, Pennsylvania
   • Resting place: Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Harry-KellarHarry Kellar | Illusionist, Escapes, Stage Magician | Britannica

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   Mar 19, 2024 · Harry Kellar (born July 11, 1849, Erie, Pa., U.S.—died March 10, 1922, Los Angeles) 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.

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   Jan 30, 2024 · The Amazing Life of Harry Kellar… Kellar was born Heinrich Keller in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1849. He dropped the “H” from his first name and tweaked his last name to the more stage-friendly “Kellar” after beginning his career.

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   Who was Harry Kellar?

   • 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.

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   Why did Harry Kellar die?

   • The show was a huge success, and at Houdini’s urging, Kellar was carried off the stage as the orchestra played “Auld Lang Syne.” Harry Kellar, “America’s greatest magician” according to Harry Houdini, died in Los Angeles of influenza on March 3, 1918.

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   Did Harry Kellar use a 'princess Karnack' illusion?

   • Perhaps one of Kellar's least known advancements in magic would be his modification to the levitation illusion "Princess Karnack". It was later purchased by Harry Blackstone, Sr. from the Kellar estate. Blackstone successfully used the illusion for many years. Kellar was a longtime customer of the famous Martinka Magic Company.

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   Why did Kellar change his name?

   • He dropped the “H” from his first name and tweaked his last name to the more stage-friendly “Kellar” after beginning his career. Following a successful international tour early in his career, Kellar suffered a shipwreck and lost nearly all of his equipment—forcing him to rebuild his show.

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   Jan 8, 2021 · Heinrich Kellar, known as Harry, was born to German Immigrants in Erie, Pennsylvania, on July 11, 1849. Little is known of his early life in Erie. It is said he loved danger, for example, playing chicken with passing trains. Kellar apprenticed as a druggist. But after blowing a hole in the drugstore floor while experimenting with chemicals, he ...

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   The great globe-hopping illusionist was born Heinrich Keller in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1849, the son of German immigrants. Kellar showed a strong will from the start, playing dangerous games of ...

8. www.kauffmanancestry.com › harry-kellarHarry Kellar – Ancestry Of The Kauffman Family

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   Aug 21, 2021 · Harry Kellar was born July 11, 1849 in Erie, Pennsylvania. He 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. He was often referred to as the “Dean Of American Magicians” and performed extensively on five ...

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   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.