The Illusionist, Dinitia Smith (1999)
A novel, this fictional tale is loosely based on Brandon Teena’s experiences in Humboldt, Nebraska. The plot revolves around Dean Lilly’s arrival in Sparta, New York and his romantic relationships with a number of women residents. A transgender amateur magician, Dean Lilly eventually incurs the wrath of two local men intent on exposing the facts of his past life.