Harry Kellar

Magician

Birthday July 11, 1849

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Pennsylvania

DEATH DATE Mar 10, 1922 (72)

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About

Considered The Dean of Magicians, he performed extensively on five different continents.

Before Fame

At age ten, an experiment with chemicals at his work resulted in an explosion that ripped open the floor, causing him to beat a fast retreat.

Trivia

One of his most famous and most replicated tricks was called The Levitation of Princess Karnac.

Family Life

He met his future wife, Eva Lydia Medley, when she came backstage to request an autograph.

Associated With

He was the inspiration of Harry Houdini.