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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.
Jul 7, 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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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.
Harry Keller (February 22, 1913 – January 19, 1987) was an American film editor, producer and director, who made a number of westerns and worked for many years at Republic Pictures and Universal Pictures.
Harry Kellar, known as the “Dean of American Magicians,” enjoyed both public recognition and financial success. His was the largest and most elaborate stage illusion show touring during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Oct 5, 2010 · Harry Keller was an explosive kid -- and he was a kid who played with explosives. His sport was playing chicken with passing trains. At 12 he stowed away on ...
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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?
