Category: Harry Kellar

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

EWK The Early Years

Elizabeth was born in Erie, PA on October 31, 1904 to John and Clara Wright.  John was 36, a doctor  His father was also a doctor.  The family was from the Jamestown, NY area.  Clara Keller Wright was 32, a local girl whose family had emigrated to the US from Germany several generations ago.  They… Continue reading EWK The Early Years