Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Harry Kellar

(1849-1922)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 2, 2015

1. Harry Kellar Marker

Inscription. Known as the “Dean of American Magicians,” he was mentor and friend to Harry Houdini. Considered the first American magician to become an international star, he performed extensively on five continents, impressing audiences with his elegant theatrical illusions for more than 40 years. He popularized the Vanishing Birdcage effect and perfected the levitation illusion. Born in Erie, he returned to perform many times. His boyhood home stood nearby.

Erected 2008 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 42° 7.31′ N, 80° 4.952′ W. Marker is in Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. Marker is at the intersection of West 13th Street and Peach Street, on the right when traveling east on West 13th Street. Located in Griswold Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Erie PA 16501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eben Brewer (within shouting distance of this marker); Pro Deo Et Patria (approx. 0.3 miles away); Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.3 miles away);

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Fallen & Missing Comrades (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brigadier General August R. "Gus" Pede (approx. half a mile away); Korean War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Main Library (approx. half a mile away); Erie County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.

Also see . . . Harry Kellar at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on July 2, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 2, 2015

2. Harry Kellar Marker

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 13, 2018

3. Harry Kellar Marker

Harry Kellar (1849-1922) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Unknown

4. Harry Kellar (1849-1922)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 686 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on April 16, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on July 2, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.