Percival Barton Kauffman

Percival Coover Kauffman was born in Mechanicsburg, the son of Levi Kauffman and Elizabeth Coover Kauffman. Percy had been raised in Mechanicsburg and had two siblings, Walter Lee Kauffman and Edith Belle Kauffman. He had graduated from University of Pennsylvania, School of Law. After working some years in law, he had migrated to Washington State… Continue reading Percival Barton Kauffman

Harry Kellar

Harry Kellar was born July 11, 1849 in Erie, Pennsylvania. He 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. He was often referred to as the “Dean Of American Magicians” and performed extensively… Continue reading Harry Kellar

Harry Keller reborn in Erie PA

Harry Keller Straight into downtown on State St. from Dobbin’s Landing, you’ll see an overpass meant for a train. Before you go under it, you’ll see a post office on your left and the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Center on your right. Across the street, tucked against that overpass, is Kellar’s: A Modern Magic and Comedy Club.… Continue reading Harry Keller reborn in Erie PA

Isaac Kauffman

Isaac Kauffman was born in 1693 in Oberdiessbach, Bern, Switzerland and died in1738 in Manor, Lancaster, PA. Literature says, he is probably the son of Tauferlehrer Isaac Kauffman. My research does not confirm that. He was likely a nephew of the Tauferlehrer. Tauferlehrer Isaac Kauffman had a tremulous life as a Mennonite Leader in a… Continue reading Isaac Kauffman