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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz · Character

Great Humbug

The true identity of Oz, a ventriloquist and balloonist from Omaha.

minor

Also known as The Great and Terrible Humbug, the Great Humbug

First appearance: xv the discovery of oz the terrible

Great Humbug first appears in 0016 xv the discovery of oz the terrible.

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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