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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.
Harry Kellar 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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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.
Oct 5, 2010 · 44. 5.3K views 13 years ago. 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...
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Harry Kellar was a famous American magician who was known by man as the Dean of American Magicians. He was the one of the most popular magicians of his time and his performances of illusions used to be the most elaborate ones during late 1890s and early 1900s.
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.
Harry Keller (Heinrich Keller) was born on July 11, 1849 in Erie County, Pennsylvania to German immigrants Frank P Keller and Mary Elizabeth Keller. Kellar was the best know magician of his era. Many of the early twentieth century magicians and illusions gained their love for magic from watching Kellar perform.
