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

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   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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   Learn about the life and career of Harry Kellar, the most famous and influential magician of his time. Discover his spectacular illusions, his partnerships, his retirement, and his friendship with Houdini.

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6. www.eriereader.com › article › the-real-wizard-of-ozThe Real Wizard of Oz - Erie Reader

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   Oct 21, 2020 · Erie native Harry Kellar was not only an inspiration to L. Frank Baum, author of the 1900 children's fantasy novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz — he was, and continues to be, an inspiration to generations of magicians that have followed in his footsteps.

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   Jan 30, 2024 · Learn about the life and legacy of Harry Kellar, one of the most influential magicians of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Discover how he inspired the Wizard of Oz character, created the Vanishing Birdcage and Levitation of Princess Karnac, and more.

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   Jan 8, 2021 · 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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   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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   Was Harry Kellar based on a true story?

   • Now, chances are you haven’t heard of Harry Kellar. But in the late 1800s and early 1900s, he was one of the most famous and influential magicians in the world. 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!

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   Why did Harry Kellar change his name?

   • It wasn’t until 1911 that he legally changed his name to Harry Kellar. Kellar was famous for his playbills and advertisements featuring imps and devils, implying, without totally stating, that his skills were really powers gained through dealings with dark forces. This enticing idea brought people to his show in droves.

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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.