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In "Circus Life and Circus Celebrities," Thomas Frost presents a vivid and captivating exploration of the colorful world of 19th-century circuses. Through a mix of spirited anecdotes and meticulousl……続きを見る

In "Theatrical and Circus Life: or, Secrets of the Stage, Green-Room and Sawdust Arena," John J. Jennings offers a comprehensive exploration of the unique worlds of theater and circus in the late 19……続きを見る

In "Theatrical and Circus Life or, Secrets of the Stage, Green-Room and Sawdust Arena," John J. Jennings deftly explores the intricate world of performance, weaving together personal anecdotes and d……続きを見る

An illustrated guide to anatomy and biomechanics for aerialists who want to optimize their performance and train safely Specifically designed for aerialistsーincluding those who do trapeze, silks, a……続きを見る

The little-known true story of how a flamboyant circus promoter helped introduce Japan to the West in the late 19th century. "Professor" Risley (Richard Risley Carlisle) introduced the Western circu……続きを見る

Circos e Palhaços Brasileiros apresenta, em forma de catálogo, documentação iconográfica e escrita de alguns circos brasileiros e seus palhaços. De outubro de 1997 a julho de 2000 foram visitados di……続きを見る

Through Almost Perfect, Erika Lemay shares how she became world-famous by creating a career out of her passion 'Äî the acrobatic world of Physical Poetry. The gritty detail of a life in the spotligh……続きを見る

A fascinating look into the history of the American sideshow and its performers. Learn what's real, what's fake, and what's just downright bizarre. You've probably heard of Tom Thumb. The Elephant M……続きを見る

Trata-se de um estudo sobre o circo e seus palhaços no Brasil atual. Resultou de uma pesquisa bibliográfica e empírica, que incluiu viagens por quase todo o país, registros fotográficos, observações……続きを見る

From the author of SOPHIE'S WORLD, 'A masterful mixture of fantasy and reality...a simply wonderful read' SHE. Panina Manina, a trapeze artist, falls and breaks her neck. As the ringmaster bends ove……続きを見る

When a 10-year-old boy befriends a carnival stuntman and his lion cub, he learns the true meaning of family, loyalty, love, and survival. For Dickie Kettleson, growing up during the Depression makes……続きを見る

William L. Slout, circus historian par excellence, here provides six essays on the development of the American circus. "From Rags to Ricketts: The Roots of Circus in Early Gotham" looks at the begin……続きを見る

This book is a modern clown user guide. It includes a mix of fiction which follows the adventures of ten clown characters some personal clown anecdotes from clowns from around the world and some the……続きを見る

My directory records every business which was listed in the Circus and Amusement Park sections of New York City directories for 1929, 1930, and 1933. I have taken some liberties with the title to in……続きを見る

William L. Slout, entertainment historian par excellence, here provides five fascinating essays on the development of the American traveling circus in the post-Civil War era: "En Route to the Great ……続きを見る

The acclaimed author of Emily, Alone and Henry, Himself brings all his narrative gifts to bear on this gripping account of tragedy and heroismーthe great Hartford circus fire of 1944. It was a midsu……続きを見る

Bertolt Brecht turned to cabaret; Ariane Mnouchkine went to the circus; Joan Littlewood wanted to open a palace of fun. These were a few of the directors who turned to popular theatre forms in the l……続きを見る

Born in 1861 in French Sudan, imported to Paris as a two year old calf, then later sold to the London Zoo at Regent's Park, Jumbo the elephant delighted countless children (including Winston Churchi……続きを見る

_______________ 'A wonderful writer … An adventure hard to beat in terms of sheer exotic allure' - Guardian 'Mexico will not have been portrayed more vividly since Graham Greene's The Lawless Roads ……続きを見る

In the late 1860s, as America was recovering from Lincoln’s assassination, a man named P. T. Barnum opened a museum in New York City. Filled with oddities from around the world, it also hosted a num……続きを見る

The extraordinary story of a young man’s plunge into the unique and wonderful world of the circusーtaking readers deep into circus history and its renaissance as a contemporary art form, and behind ……続きを見る

Überraschen und beeindrucken Sie Ihre Freunde, Verwandte und Bekannte mit verblüffenden HypnoTricks. Die Tricksammlung umfasst 28 verschiedene hochimponierende Hypnosetricks, die Ihre Zuschauer und ……続きを見る

THEY’RE COMING FOR YOU Coulrophobia--the fear of clowns--is very real and for good reason. You might think these red-nosed jokers are creepy, sure, but certainly not dangerous. You’d be wrong. Clown……続きを見る

The fun, energy, and hard work integral to the exciting world of the circus is lovingly captured in The Contemporary Circus: Art of the Spectacular, an in depth look at the creative process of today……続きを見る

This pioneering study is one of the major publications in the increasingly popular and largely undocumented area of circus studies. Through photographs and illustrations, Peta Tait presents an extra……続きを見る

During the masquerades common during carnival time, jumbies (ghosts or ancestral spirits) are set free to roam the streets of Caribbean nations, turning the world topsy-turvy. Modern carnivals, whic……続きを見る

Das Gleichgewicht zu halten, sowohl den eigenen Körper als auch andere Körper in ungewöhnlichen Lagen, Haltungen und Situationen zu balancieren, ist das Charakteristische und Faszinierende der Partn……続きを見る

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With a Foreword by John Oliver, host of Last Week Tonight In celebration of the 50th anniversary of its BBC debut, a revised and updated edition of the complete oral history of Monty Pythonーan insi……続きを見る

In Truevine, Virginia, in 1899 everyone the Muse brothers knew was either a former slave, or a child or grandchild of slaves. George and Willie Muse were just six and nine years old, but they worked……続きを見る