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  • SCROOGE SCROOGE
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    SCROOGE

    SCROOGE is a Christmas comedy play set as a rehearsal where everything goes wrong. It can be performed where the actors have memorized their lines or not. In either case the actors play their parts...
    $18.00

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    Women Comedians in the Digital Age

    This book offers a thorough examination of digital work by women comedians in the US, exploring their use of digital media to perform jokes, engage with fans, remake their reputations, and become...
    $97.00

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    Embodied Playwriting

    Embodied Playwriting: Improv and Acting Exercises for Writing and Devising is the first book to compile new and adapted exercises for teaching playwriting in the classroom, workshop, or studio...
    $87.00

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    360° Circus

    This collection aims to map a diversity of approaches to the artform by creating a 360° view on the circus. The three sections of the book, Aesthetics, Practice, Culture, approach aesthetic...
    $373.00

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    Object Performance in the Black Atlantic

    Given that slaveholders prohibited the creation of African-style performing objects, is there a traceable connection between traditional African puppets, masks, and performing objects and...
    $102.00

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  • Conjuring For Amateurs Conjuring For Amateurs
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    Conjuring For Amateurs

    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of...
    $49.00

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  • Secreti Della Magia Bianca Secreti Della Magia Bianca
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    Secreti Della Magia Bianca

    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of...
    $37.00

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  • Funny, You Don't Look Funny Funny, You Don't Look Funny
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    Funny, You Don't Look Funny

    In this comprehensive approach to Jewish humor focused on the relationship between humor and American Jewish practice, Jennifer Caplan calls us to adopt a more expansive view of what it means to "do...
    $212.00

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  • Global Convergence Cultures Global Convergence Cultures
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    Global Convergence Cultures

    Today's convergent media industries readily produce stories that span multiple media, telling the tales of superheroes across comics, film and television, inviting audiences to participate in the...
    $121.00

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  • Classic Secrets of Magic Classic Secrets of Magic
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    Classic Secrets of Magic

    Originally published in 1953 by Harper and Brothers, 'Classic Secrets of Magic' exposes the mystery behind some of the most well-known magical tricks, such as the 'Ambitious Card', the...
    $41.00

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  • Don't Dress for Dinner Don't Dress for Dinner
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    Don't Dress for Dinner

    Comedy / Characters: 3 male, 3 femaleScenery: Interior This boulevard comedy was a smash hit in Paris, where it played for over two years, and in London, where critical acclaim greeted the Apollo...
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  • Performing in Comedy Performing in Comedy
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    Performing in Comedy

    Ian Wilkie contends that comic acting is a distinct art form, and as such demands a unique skillset. By exploring the ways in which performance choices and improvised moments can work in conjunction...
    $102.00

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  • The Taming of the Shrew (Routledge Revivals) The Taming of the Shrew (Routledge Revivals)
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    The Taming of the Shrew (Routledge Revivals)

    William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew has succeeded in surviving in contemporary culture, and has even managed to penetrate to the most modern media of mass communications. This book, first...
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  • Where's Yer Willy Now? Where's Yer Willy Now?
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    Where's Yer Willy Now?

    Soho's most celebrated drag queens Lulu L'Amore, Chastity Belt and Connie Lingus continue on their comically twisted journey in this sequel to Jeff Kristian's much loved debut novel WHERE D'YA PUT...
    $38.00

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  • Plankton Soup Plankton Soup
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    Plankton Soup

    Based On A True Story!The book that the C.I.A. don't want you to read!I would not recommend this book to anybody - Senior C.I.A. Agent (not his real name).I laughed so much I had loose stools for a...
    $36.00

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  • The Story Is True, Second Edition The Story Is True, Second Edition
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    The Story Is True, Second Edition

    Delves into the meaning of stories, their tellers, and those who experience them.In The Story Is True, folklorist, filmmaker, and professor of English Bruce Jackson explores the ways we use the...
    $57.00

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  • Beyond Theatre Beyond Theatre
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    Beyond Theatre

    Playback theatre is an original form of interactive, improvisational theatre in which audience tell true stories from their lives and watch as their stories are enacted on the spot by a team of...
    $38.00

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  • Copeau/Decroux, Irving/Craig Copeau/Decroux, Irving/Craig
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    Copeau/Decroux, Irving/Craig

    In this series of essays, Thomas Leabhart presents a thorough overview and analysis of the roots of Etienne Decroux's artistic genealogy.
    $105.00

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  • Modern Coin Manipulation Modern Coin Manipulation
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    Modern Coin Manipulation

    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of...
    $53.00

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  • Circus Day Circus Day
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    Circus Day

    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of...
    $33.00

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  • Monsieur Clown! Monsieur Clown!
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    Monsieur Clown!

    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of...
    $38.00

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  • Circus Life and Circus Celebrities Circus Life and Circus Celebrities
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    Circus Life and Circus Celebrities

    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of...
    $62.00

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  • Stand Up and Deliver Stand Up and Deliver
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    Stand Up and Deliver

    Highly entertaining account of a young man's first year as a rookie comedian. His comedy is focused on the world rather than the church, and he gigs regularly around the country - average three times...
    $24.00

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  • Reading the Puppet Stage Reading the Puppet Stage
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    Reading the Puppet Stage

    Drawing on the author's two decades of watching, writing, and teaching about puppetry from a critical perspective, this is a collection of insights into how we watch, understand, and appreciate...
    $87.00

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  • Leigh, Myself And I
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    Leigh, Myself And I

    'From humble beginnings to the top of the entertainment tree and everything in between! A beautiful book about a beautiful man' Paddy McGuinness'Leigh is an artistic genius. This is a unique book'...
    $25.00

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  • The Funniest People in Comedy The Funniest People in Comedy
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    The Funniest People in Comedy

    This is a short, quick, and easy read.Some Sample Anecdotes:• While studying theater at UCLA, Carol Burnett took a course in acting, where she prepared to recite a speech in front of her class...
    $16.00

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  • Digging Deep Into Auspicious Coincidences Digging Deep Into Auspicious Coincidences
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    Digging Deep Into Auspicious Coincidences

    Karl Baumann defied all odds when he became an artist with Cirque du Soleil. With no background in the circus arts his chances were slim to land such a high-flying job. In Part I of his book, we...
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  • Interior House Design Coloring Book Interior House Design Coloring Book
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    Interior House Design Coloring Book

    INTERIOR DESIGN COLORING BOOK A fun and relaxing coloring page with amazing illustrations of house interiors. This gorgeous coloring book for adults incorporates a variety of unique designs to put...
    $26.00

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  • La divine comédie ...française (Éd.1888) La divine comédie ...française (Éd.1888)
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    La divine comédie ...française (Éd.1888)

    WORK IS IN FRENCHThis book is a reproduction of a work published before 1920 and is part of a collection of books reprinted and edited by Hachette Livre, in the framework of a partnership with the...
    $51.00

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  • Easily Make People Laugh Easily Make People Laugh
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    Easily Make People Laugh

    Discover the Easy Way to Improve Your Self-Confidence Through Humor!Do you ever find yourself wishing you had the courage to be the center of attention and make other people laugh with your jokes? Do...
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  • Dare to Share Dare to Share
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    Dare to Share

    In a world full of noise, how can you get your voice heard? Guesting on podcasts is a great way to do it, but first you need to get past the gatekeepers and create a consistent campaign that will...
    $39.00

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  • Worst. Eurovision. Ever. Worst. Eurovision. Ever.
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    Worst. Eurovision. Ever.

    Worst. Eurovision. Ever.If you want a look into the kind of nonsense that goes on behind the scenes at the contest, Worst. Eurovision. Ever. will take you on a wild ride around the rehearsals,...
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  • Touring with Legends (hardback) Touring with Legends (hardback)
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    Touring with Legends (hardback)

    When he was in his mid-twenties, singer/songwriter/guitar player Dennis Blair parlayed a dreary, dead-end rut performing for inattentive bar patrons into a standup comedy career. He took his...
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  • Touring with Legends Touring with Legends
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    Touring with Legends

    When he was in his mid-twenties, singer/songwriter/guitar player Dennis Blair parlayed a dreary, dead-end rut performing for inattentive bar patrons into a standup comedy career. He took his...
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  • The Two Great Gildersleeves The Two Great Gildersleeves
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    The Two Great Gildersleeves

    In 1939, when Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve first came to the attention of radio audiences, he was but a neighbor and one of the frequent visitors to the folks at 79 Wistful Vista on the popular...
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  • Bunkum Entertainments Bunkum Entertainments
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    Bunkum Entertainments

    Bunkum Entertainments: Being A Collection Of Original Laughable Skits is a book written by Robert Ganthony and originally published in 1895. The book is a compilation of humorous skits and plays that...
    $78.00

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  • How to Pick Pockets for Fun and Profit How to Pick Pockets for Fun and Profit
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    How to Pick Pockets for Fun and Profit

    In this book you will discover the secrets of picking pockets for entertainment purposes. Written by a professional magician, the techniques are based on elementary principles of misdirection and...
    $15.00

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  • Dr. Dropo's Juggling Buffoonery Dr. Dropo's Juggling Buffoonery
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    Dr. Dropo's Juggling Buffoonery

    Easy-to-follow directions on how to juggle, manipulate cigar boxes, do balancing tricks, and become an hilariously funny juggler. Contains 28 complete comic juggling routines. Simple enough for...
    $15.00

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  • The Birthday Party Business The Birthday Party Business
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    The Birthday Party Business

    Balloons, fun, games, magic, and more—they’re all here. From entertaining and food to marketing and promotion, this book features comprehensive and detailed guidance on how to succeed in the birthday...
    $32.00

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  • Jesus Does Stand-Up Jesus Does Stand-Up
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    Jesus Does Stand-Up

    You've got front row seats and a backstage pass to the best new comedy show in town.When you look at the all-time great communicators, they all used comedy to some extent. With over two billion...
    $36.00

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