Velvet stage curtains, ship's rigging, fellow audience members--all overlap the featured artwork, lending excitement and immediacy to this little known tale. The rich colors and embellished fonts, meanwhile, create a grandiose effect fitting for Adelaide's life in the spotlight. Adelaide's independent spirit is inspiring, whether she's creating scandal by proposing to a man or donning risqué costumes...Pure magic.
--Booklist (starred review)
Be astonished and dazzled by the true story of Adelaide Herrmann, the Queen of Magic!
Some girls are perfectly happy never doing anything out of the ordinary. But Addie was anything but ordinary. She longed for thrills and excitement! At a time when a young lady appearing onstage was considered most unusual, Addie defied convention and became a dancer. And when she married the world-famous magician Herrmann the Great, she knew she had to be part of his show. Addie wanted to shock and dazzle! She would do anything to draw the crowds, even agree to be shot out of a cannon. But when Herrmann the Great died, Addie couldn’t disappoint her loyal fans — the show had to go on. What could she do? She would perform the show all by herself! From the creators of Mesmerized, this rollicking romp tells the true story of one fearless magician’s rise to glory, featuring exquisitely lavish illustrations by Iacopo Bruno. Extensive back matter, including instructions for performing one of Addie’s original tricks, makes this a dazzling celebration of one of the first female conjurers in show business.
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Librería: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Bruno, Iacopo Ilustrador. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Nº de ref. del artículo: 00071682651
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Librería: Hawking Books, Edgewood, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Bruno, Iacopo Ilustrador. Ex-library book with usual markings. Meets or exceeds the good condition guidelines. Nice copy. Five star seller - Buy with confidence!. Nº de ref. del artículo: X0763668419X3
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Librería: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Bruno, Iacopo Ilustrador. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 14608241-6
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Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Bruno, Iacopo Ilustrador. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 14608241-6
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Bruno, Iacopo Ilustrador. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.25. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0763668419I4N10
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Bruno, Iacopo Ilustrador. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.25. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0763668419I4N10
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Bruno, Iacopo Ilustrador. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.25. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0763668419I4N10
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Librería: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. Bruno, Iacopo Ilustrador. Illustrated. Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported. Nº de ref. del artículo: 0763668419-11-1
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Librería: Seattle Goodwill, Seattle, WA, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Bruno, Iacopo Ilustrador. May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwills nonprofit mission!. Nº de ref. del artículo: 0KVOTW00EI1D_ns
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Librería: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Bruno, Iacopo Ilustrador. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 1.15. Nº de ref. del artículo: 353-0763668419-gdd
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