Richard Potter: America's First Black Celebrity

by John A. Hodgson

Book Overview

Apart from a handful of exotic--and almost completely unreliable--tales surrounding his life, Richard Potter is almost unknown today. Two hundred years ago, however, he was the most popular entertainer in America--the first showman, in fact, to win truly nationwide fame. Working as a magician and ventriloquist, he personified for an entire generation what a popular performer was and made an invaluable contribution to establishing popular entertainment...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813951488
• ISBN13: 9780813951485
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: University of Virginia Press
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher