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A century ago, daily life ground to a halt when the circus rolled into town. Across America, banks closed, schools canceled classes, farmers left their fields, and factories shut down so that everyo……続きを見る

Contemporary Clowning as Social Performance in Colombia brings to light the emergence of new kinds of clowning in everyday life in Colombia, focusing particularly on the pervasive presence of clowns……続きを見る

Partez à la découverte du cirque avec ce Grand Article Universalis ! Tel qu'il fut à ses débuts, tel qu'il demeure dans sa forme, indépendamment des valeurs de spectacle qu'il propose, le cirque est……続きを見る

"This raw and emotional tale is a roller coaster through the depths of addiction, tragedy, hard work, and redemption that truly reflects Joe's spirit and determination to stay clean in a world where……続きを見る

In this study of the relationship between men and their horses in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century England, Monica Mattfeld explores the experience of horsemanship and how it defined one’s gender……続きを見る

There is no fourth wall in popular performance. The show is firmly rooted in the here and now, and the performers address the audience directly, while the audience answer back with laughter, applaus……続きを見る

The unusual, gravity-defying first act of improvisational theater’s founding fatherーnow in paperback Dudley Riggs didn’t have to run away from home to join the circus: home was the circus. Son of t……続きを見る

From ancient Egypt to the modern-day circus, the role of the clown can be traced throughout history. But how much do you really know about the profession that takes comedy very seriously? This fasci……続きを見る

HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics. Meet the greatest entertainer of the 19th Century… In 1834, desperate to create a better life for his family, small-time Co……続きを見る

Juha Kurvinen, chainsaw juggler and holder of two official Guinness World Records, gets one day an invitation to perform at a circus in North Korea organized to honour the birthday of president Kim ……続きを見る

A New York Times Editors' Choice; A Southern Living Best Book of 2018; An Amazon Editors' Best Book of 2018; A Refinery29 Best Book of 2018; A New York Post Most Unforgettable Book of 2018 "Fascinat……続きを見る

In his heyday, 'Robin' Medina was the finest contortionist and circus performer of modern times. A Gay icon and friend to Dame Barbara Cartland, and admired by stars like Princess Margaret, Liz Tayl……続きを見る

The circusits a place of glitz, glamour, and wonder. For the Koso family from Czechoslovakia, living the circus life means always hearing the audiences applause, a sound sweeter than cotton candy. A……続きを見る

Never Quote the Weather to a Sea Lion (and other uncommon tales from the founder of the Big Apple Circus) is a celebration of Paul Binders life in and around the circus. Drawing on thirty-five years……続きを見る

Produce your own circus! Make your own stilts, juggling sticks, and tightrope, then learn to use them; master the human pyramid; discover how to create your own circus acts and shows; and much more ……続きを見る

Fare il Circo, le origini del Circo, il Circo nella Roma imperiale, la crisi circense del Medioevo, il Circo nell’età moderna, il Circo italiano, i numeri tradizionali, il Circo del futuro, Cirque d……続きを見る

È la storia di un piccolo circo, dei suoi componenti e, soprattutto, del suo proprietario, nonché capocomico e attore principale, Antonio Viganò, persona alquanto arguta e sagace. Quest'ultimo, insi……続きを見る

My object in writing these hints on Conjuring is for the benefit of amateurs to promote lively and entertaining amusement for the home circle and social gatherings. My large experience enables me to……続きを見る

Considering the national love of everything in which the horse plays a part, and the lasting popularity of circus entertainments in modern times, it seems strange that the equine amphitheatre should……続きを見る

A Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2019 This book documents and discusses the meaning(s) of the creative process at play in the crafting and staging of circus acts. It highlights the experience of ……続きを見る

The carnival sideshows of the past have left behind a fascinating legacy of mystery and intrigue. The secrets behind such daring feats as fire-eating and sword swallowing and bizarre exhibitions of ……続きを見る

"To live cohesively is almost a fantasy and we ought to know it starts with humbling our egos." NAHKO BEAR, Medicine for the People This book chronicles the first thirty years of Bellyacres: an unin……続きを見る

O livro 'Palavra de Palhaço' nasceu de uma pergunta não respondida: do que precisa o palhaço? Resultado de encontros, perguntas e estudos para a formação de palhaço e de palhaçaria de circo, o livro……続きを見る

The nineteenth century was the golden age of the circus in Ohio. Before the Ringling brothers became synonymous with the American circus, Cincinnati's John Robinson and the Sells brothers of Columbu……続きを見る

In this poetic handbook, written when he was just twenty-three, the world-famous high-wire artist Philippe Petit offers a window into the world of his craft. Petit masterfully explains how preparati……続きを見る

'A promising young historian with a taste for the exotic.' Stephen Fry The Wonders is a radical new history of the Victorian age: meet the forgotten and extraordinary freak performers whose talents ……続きを見る

In this volume, twenty-four creators come together with three scholars to discuss Contemporary Circus, bridging the divide between practice and theory. Lavers, Leroux, and Burtt offer conversations ……続きを見る

Amidst epidemics of youth alienation and cultural polarization, community-based artistic practices are sprouting up around the world as antidotes to policies of austerity and social exclusion. Rejec……続きを見る

A practical guide to overcoming fear from the daredevil who has walked on a tightrope across Times Square and the Grand Canyon. Nik Wallenda is a seventh-generation member of the Flying Wallendas, a……続きを見る

In "The Art of Iugling or Legerdemaine," Samuel Rid presents a comprehensive exploration of the art of juggling and sleight of hand, bridging the practical with the philosophical. Written in a didac……続きを見る