Margaret Steele
Magician - Magic Historian - Author
Welcome to my performer website!
To learn more about my book THE GREAT BOOMSKY and the upcoming release of
ADELAIDE HERRMANN, QUEEN OF MAGIC, please visit my author website!
Biography
About Me:
I've always loved magic! I've had the great fortune to perform for tens of thousands of children & adults at some of the most wonderful venues in the world. Whether at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, in a classroom in Cuzco, Peru, or on a jungle path in Bali, Indonesia, I've discovered that magic is a universal language that brings joy and wonder to all.
In 2000 I was introduced to Adelaide Herrmann (1853-1932), the first great (but long-forgotten) female stage magician. Madame Herrmann became my role model and research subject. In 2012 I published the first-ever book on Adelaide Herrmann, which included her long-lost memoir. She continues to influence every aspect of my magical life. I give frequent lectures, interviews and tribute shows based on the remarkable Madame Herrmann.
In 2010 I moved to an incredible artist loft in the magical community of Peekskill, NY, where I have held shows, workshops and lectures.
In 2019 I began writing a book, "THE GREAT BOOMSY: The Many Lives of Magic's First Black Superstar," which will be published in 2024 by Floating Lady Publishing.
Languages

Film
Skills
TV,/Film/Media
* NPR/LAist - Podcast - Imperfect Paradise - The Castle, Episode 4
* Women in Magic - HISTORY Channel
* The Magic Mystery School - CBC Series Man Alive
* Grand Illusions, The Story of Magic - Dicovery Channel
* Newark Festival of People - WNBC New York
* The Magical School for Wizards - BTV Beijing China
* Adelaide Herrmann Interview - Global TV Canada
A Sampling of my Clients:
* American Express
* Sharp Electronics
* Merrill Lynch
* Holland America Cruise Line
* The Magic Castle- Hollywood
* Bally's - Las Vegas
* The Tuxedo Club - Tuxedo Park, NY
* Historic Hudson Valley
* Huis Ten Bosch - Japan
* Rhinebeck Performing Arts Center
* Steamer 10 Theater - Albany, NY
* Official Houdini Seance - Halifax, Nova Scotia
* Brooklyn Public Library
* Bardavon Opera House - Poughkeepskie, NY
* US Army Band - West Point, NY
* New Jersey Symphony
* The Magic Circle - London
* Hudson Valley Philharmonic
* Toronto Magical Arts Festival
* Big Brothers/Sisters of Greater NY
* NY State Dept of Recreaion
* Newark Festival of People

Theater