Vanished

Written by Anna Hays · Illustrated by Mary Kate McDevitt

Seven women magicians defy norms, achieve fame, then vanish. What happened?

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240 pages· 1040L

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Bookroo's summary

In the Golden Age of Magic, seven daring women defied societal norms to enchant audiences worldwide. From mindreading to levitation, their acts captivated and mystified. Yet, as their careers ended, so did their legacies, overshadowed by male counterparts. What secrets lie behind their disappearance from history? Discover the untold stories of these trailblazers who dared to dream and perform when women had neither a vote nor a voice. Their magic was real, but their stories vanished—until now.

From the publisher

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.

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