Prepare to be spellbound! “Don’t Fool Yourself” unveils Dell O’Dell’s magical life & Michael Claxton’s insights. A dazzling tale of illusion, ambition, and a love story that defies explanation! Guaranteed to vanish your boredom!
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Discover the Enchanting Life of Dell O’Dell
Step into the captivating world of Dell O’Dell, one of the most remarkable and trailblazing magicians of her time. In a male-dominated field, Dell carved out a legendary career that continues to inspire. Don’t Fool Yourself: The Magical Life of Dell O’Dell by Michael Claxton is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the golden age of entertainment.
From Circus Roots to Stardom
Born in Kansas, Dell O’Dell’s journey began amidst the sawdust and spangles of her father’s circus. As a teenager, she honed her skills in juggling, acrobatics, and animal handling, laying the foundation for her future success. Her relentless passion led her to own her own circus, perform in vaudeville, and ultimately become a celebrated nightclub performer and television star.
A Love Story of Two Entertainers
Across the globe in Switzerland, Charles Carrer was mastering his craft as a polished and dapper juggler. His talent took him on tours across Europe and South America before he landed in New York. It was there that Dell and Charles met, married, and formed an extraordinary partnership—both on and off the stage. Their story is one of love, ambition, and shared artistry.
A Rich Tapestry of History and Magic
Michael Claxton’s meticulously researched book brings Dell O’Dell and Charlie Carrer’s lives to vivid life. Drawing from first-person accounts, historical archives, and unpublished images, this 332-page masterpiece offers a humanizing and captivating portrait of two remarkable entertainers. As a special bonus, each book includes a Dell O’Dell Dancing Doll novelty on the dust jacket!
- Engaging Narrative: A compelling story of resilience, creativity, and love.
- Historical Insight: A deep dive into the golden era of American show business.
- Exclusive Content: Dozens of unpublished images and a unique novelty feature.
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In a field dominated by men, one of the most successful and busiest magicians of a generation was also a woman.
Dell O’Dell grew up in Kansas, and learned to love show business amidst the sawdust and spangles of her father’s circus. She learned to entertain as a teenager, teaching herself to juggle, perform acrobatics, and work with animals. Eventually, she would go on to own her own circus, perform as a comedy magician in vaudeville, and finally find certified stardom as a headlining night club performer and television star.
Half a world away, in Switzerland, Charles Carrer was learning many of the same feats of digital dexterity. He developed a polished, dapper, and amazing juggling act that took him on tours throughout the European continent, South American, and eventually landed him in America. It was there, in New York, that the two troupers met, married, and embarked on a partnership – both on and off stage – that has to be read to be believed.
In the pages of Don’t Fool Yourself, author Michael Claxton draws on first-person accounts, revealing research, and rich historical archives to paint humanizing and captivating portraits of Dell O’Dell and Charlie Carrer, remarkable entertainers whose lives were intertwined – as well as fascinating bygone eras of American show business.
Pages: 332 – illustrated with dozens of unpublished images. As a bonus, the dust jacket of each book includes a Dell O’Dell Dancing Doll novelty!
