Betty Jane Kolar

Name/Title

Betty Jane Kolar

Entry/Object ID

2022.16

Description

An autographed photo of Betty Kane Kolar posing between her performance props.

Context

Born 1923 in Illinois, Betty Jane Kolar was a female magician and hypnotist who had began performing at the age of six. Betty Jane Kolar was trained by her parents, Hazel Kolar, a mentalist, and Joseph Kolar, a magician known as "Kolar the Great." Betty Jane Kolar is regarded as one of the youngest magicians of her time.

Collection

Robert & Elaine Lund Archives & Special Collections

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1930