Discover the amazing illustrated stories of seven women magicians who pulled off spectacular and death-defying illusions and acts, achieved global fame, and then simply...disappeared.
A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
During the Golden Age of Magic from 1860 to 1930, seven women magicians in America defied Victorian conventions and created a unique place in history for themselves and future performers to come. There was Anna, the mindreader; Adelaide, who could float in midair; Talma, who could magically shower the stage with gold coins...and many more!
During a time when women were typically confined to the home, these trailblazers crossed oceans on steamships and traveled the globe bringing their imaginative brand of magic to audiences around the world. They followed their hearts and pursued their dreams of performing magic in the spotlight when women had neither a vote nor a voice in America.
They made history. Yet once their career ended, so did their legacy.
For decades their stories were hidden, or overshadowed by male counterparts, but now they've come to life in this vibrant and captivating book.
| ISBN: | 9780593712566 |
| Publication date: | 9th September 2025 |
| Author: | Anna Hays |
| Illustrator: | Mary Kate McDevitt |
| Publisher: | Bright Matter Books an imprint of Random House Children's Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 240 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women Drama / Performing Arts History |
Discover the amazing illustrated stories of seven women magicians who pulled off spectacular and death-defying illusions and acts, achieved global fame, and then simply...disappeared.A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEARDuring the Golden Age of Magic from 1860 to 1930, seven women magicians in America defied Victorian conventions and created a unique place in history for themselves and future performers to come. There was Anna, the mindreader; Adelaide, who could float in midair; Talma, who could magically shower the stage with gold coins...and many more!During a time when women were typically confined to the home, these trailblazers crossed oceans on steamships and traveled the globe bringing their imaginative brand of magic to audiences around the world.
Vanished features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women, Drama / Performing Arts, History
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Vanished was written by Anna Hays and published by Bright Matter Books an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Vanished has 240 pages