{"product_id":"the-amazing-harry-kellar-isbn-9781590788653","title":"The Amazing Harry Kellar","description":"\u003cb\u003ePresenting the amazing Harry Kellar: the first magician to receive international fame and the model for the Wizard of Oz!\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In this illustrated biography of the most well-known illusionist at the turn of the twentieth century, Author Gail Jarrow follows Kellar from a magician's assistant traveling and performing across the United States during the Civil War to an international superstar with a show of his own, entertaining emperors, kings, and presidents. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Jarrow uses Kellar's own words and images—his amazing four-color promotional posters—to tell his riveting story in this first Kellar biography for young readers. And she reveals the science behind Kellar's illusions and explores nineteenth-century entertainment and transportation as well as the history of magic, spiritualism, and séances.\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\"A first-rate visual presentation accompanies a fascinating biography of the first dean of the Society of American Magicians, a man Houdini regarded as a mentor. . . . Dozens of spectacular Kellar posters along with a dramatic book design nicely support this well-constructed look at a consummate showman. (timeline, bibliography, annotated sources)\"—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\"This book draws readers in. . . . An excellent example of nonfiction that is readable, visually appealing, and well researched.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eGail Jarrow\u003c\/b\u003e's books have earned many awards, including the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults, a Sibert Honor, Orbis Pictus Honor, YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction finalist, a Notable Social Studies Trade Book, NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book and Best STEM book, The Jefferson Cup Award, a Eureka! Gold Award, as well as \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Books and VOYA Honor Book distinctions. She lives in Ithaca, New York. Visit gailjarrow.com.","brand":"Calkins Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303622594789,"sku":"NP9781590788653","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781590788653.jpg?v=1767738063","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-amazing-harry-kellar-isbn-9781590788653","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}