Joe Strong, the boy wizard; or, The mysteries of magic exposed by Vance Barnum

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Author Barnum, Vance
LoC No. ltf91077138
Title Joe Strong, the boy wizard; or, The mysteries of magic exposed
Original Publication United States: Whitman,1916.
Note Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "Joe Strong, the Boy Wizard; or, The Mysteries of Magic Exposed" by Vance Barnum is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Joe Strong, a remarkable young boy with a background steeped in circus life, as he navigates thrilling adventures and uncovers the secrets of magic. The narrative introduces Joe and his friends as they discuss a mysterious magic show, showcasing Joe's natural talent for tricks and his daring personality. The opening of the book establishes Joe's strong character and sets up the premise for his adventures. It begins with Joe and his friends eagerly discussing a magic performance they attended, where Joe demonstrates his own ability to replicate a trick using sleight-of-hand. He recalls his heritage, noting that he is the son of a well-known magician and a daring circus rider. As the chapter progresses, the excitement intensifies with the introduction of a fire at a fireworks factory, prompting Joe to leap into action to rescue the trapped magician, Professor Rosello. This pivotal moment illustrates Joe's bravery and sets the stage for his future endeavors in magic and performance, highlighting the theme of courage amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Circus performers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Magicians -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 69477
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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