THE GREAT BOOMSKY by Margaret B. Steele
A New Non-Fiction Magic History Book - Available Now!
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THE GREAT BOOMSKY by Margaret B. Steele
A New Non-Fiction Magic History Book - Available Now!
Buy direct and save $5
"...fulfilling biography about a young boy who was granted entry to a new world where he thrived on the entertainment and wonderment of others. Steele has written a high informative and illuminating work"
"Through meticulous research and an engaging narrative...insightful reflections on the intersections of race, entertainment, and history...illuminates a previously underrepresented figure in magic and entertainment...a valuable resource for enthusiasts of magic and performance history."
"Any reader interested in the history of magic or show business in the U.S. will appreciate this fascinating exploration of Black performers, their craft, and what it took to perform in a society built to exploit them.
Takeaway: Deeply researched, detail-rich history of Black magicians of the vaudeville era."
"Steele masterfully captures the intrigue and drama of this golden age of magic, offering fascinating insights into the inner workings of a profession shrouded in mystery. Supported by extensive research...A must-have for magic enthusiasts as well as lovers of historical nonfiction."
"An involving, detailed survey of talented but forgotten performers."
"Just as she was charged to do, Steele did it all the way; she has done proud the descended family, the predecessors, and the successors of The Great Boomsky."
"A feel for the time, from racism to popular songs, shine through in this well written book. Although there is much new original research in this collective biography of the series of young black men played the comedic foil to a family of great magicians more than a century ago, that is not the book's greatest strength. What really sets The Great Boomsky apart from other magic history books is its seamless integration of discussing the people with the times in which they lived. Racism is front and center, but showing how the magicians drew on other aspects of their time's culture sets this book apart as especially valuable for the historian."
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