Jarrow; the Humorist Trickster

Life of A Vaudeville Headliner


Contents

# Title
9
13
17

1876-1900 the Brooklyn Strong Boy

33

1901-1913 the Humorist Trickster

55

1914-1920 A World Apart

63

1921-1929 Highs And Lows

73

1930-1940 Changing World

81

1941-1945 At Your Service

87

1946-1959 Finale

95

Part Two - the Magic of Jarrow

95
98
109
125
129
133
137

Other Mysteries

137
141
145

Appendix

Emil Jarrow was a vaudeville headliner during the early 20th century with a unique act combining magic and stand-up comedy (before the term was invented), that took him around the world for over 50 years. In this book you'll learn not only about Jarrow's life, but the secrets of his magic that fooled millions; from the Palace Theater in New York, the London Palladium, Tivoli Theaters in Australia, and many more. Richly illustrated with hundreds of rare photographs, playbills and news clippings, this is a treat for aficionados of magic, comedy and theater history.

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