• “Katy waves her own magic wand, that of the pen, delicate and intricate, lacy and evocative of the illuminated manuscript of her girlhood journal, belying truth, beauty, and humor.”

    - Andrea Foster, also known as The Booklady, author and founder of Creative Quills

  • “Engaging… engrossing… offers a rare glimpse of an intriguing world.”

    - Kirkus Reviews

  • “Fans of magic and memoirs alike will love this unique and charmingly written story… refreshing… pulls back the curtain and allows us a glimpse…”

    - Los Angeles Book Review

  • “A fascinating account of Katy Grabel, as a young girl, traveling with her parents in their big illusion show. Her father, Lee Grabel, was one of the greatest magicians of all time. He was also my friend and trusted confidant… Amazing in detail and tone. I love this book!”

    - Lance Burton, Master Magician

  • “Katy waves her own magic wand, that of the pen, delicate and intricate, lacy and evocative of the illuminated manuscript of her girlhood journal, belying truth, beauty, and humor.”

    - Andrea Foster, also known as The Booklady, author and founder of Creative Quills

The Magician’s Daughter – a Memoir is delightfully engaging coming-of-age story where Penn & Teller meets Mission Impossible. Fourteen-year-old Katy is the daughter of Lee Grabel, a professional magician who is stuck behind a desk in the suburbs and yearning for his former show. When he decides to hit the road again in a grand bid to be a Las Vegas headliner, Katy shares her father’s dreams of a big casino booking even as troubles mount on tour and betrayal is in the air. Through error and misstep, Katy struggles to free herself from the show’s intoxicating spotlight. Meanwhile, the Grabels and their crew are getting closer to their booking at the Las Vegas Convention Center, where the show’s ultimate fate will be determined. This award-winning book delves into the complexities of family dynamics and the perennial power of magic on stage and off.