Other performing arts Books

One in a series of remarkable books that provide an in-depth look at the core concepts and techniques shared by a broad range of martial arts styles. ----- This illuminating work outlines the essential principles and techniques that define the art of...

50+ Amazing & Delicious Recipes for Fans. With Beautiful Recipe PicturesThe Cookbook is based on fascinating game stories and characters in World of Warcraft. Inside the cookbook is a collection of attractive dishes, appealing to both people who want...

In a world where the line between reality and illusion blurs, where secrets are uncovered and mysteries unraveled, I learned that the greatest magic of all lies within us. In the enigmatic world of mentalism, where thoughts are read and destinies...

David Ossman’s memoir of The Firesign Theatre’s rapid response to the on-coming Reagan Era recounts the quartet’s uneasy transformation from writer-performer-producers of in-studio comic audio masterpieces to theatrical hopefuls and...

The reader, if he follows diligently the instructions that I will give him, will be able in a short time to astonish his numerous friends with his acquired knowledge. Of course, he cannot expect to be a Robert Houdin... in a week, a month, or even year,...

First published in 1915, this volume contains a fantastic guide to mastering a variety of card tricks. With over 100 illustrations, "Modern Card Manipulations" will appeal to those with an interest in learning card tricks and is it not to be missed by...

This book contains a collection of puzzling magic tricks and illusions. Covering an array of different areas, from card tricks to conjuring, this book will mean that you can keep your friends and family amazed and mystified for hours. Using simple,...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This vintage book is a concise guide to children's glove puppetry, with historical information, directions of making puppets, ideas for performances, and much more. With helpful illustrations and useful information, this volume is highly recommended for...

This vintage book is a complete guide to glove-puppetry, with historical information, directions for making glove puppets, instructions for making a stage, hints on performing, and much more. With helpful illustrations and handy tips, this volume is...

Christopher Milbourne presents a fine selection of classic magic tricks as originally published in "The Sphinx," the most famous magazine for magicians. These detailed magic tricks were featured in its pages over the course of its first 50 years of...

Originally published in 1938, the revised edition of Jean Hugard's book on magic for small audiences presents such tricks as the "Cut and Restored Handkerchief," tricks with cigarettes and dollar bills, vesting and sleeving, and many more.

Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) wrote more than 170 books. During the first ten years of her career, she concentrated on poetry, humor, and children's books. From 1910 onward, she concentrated on mysteries, most famously the Fleming Stone Detective Stories.

To that perpetual question, "What's new in magic?" comes this book: Atomic Magic is new, colorful, and entertaining, making use of topics that are current to the public mind. It is the application of the super science of popular science fiction to the...

Originally published in the 1940s, the author, a master of his craft, has clearly and concisely explained the making of both hand and string puppets, and also clearly shown how they may be used in appropriate settings. With the idea of giving asistance...

This antiquarian book contains a detailed and novice-friendly guide to ventriloquism, with information on voice exercises, selecting dummies, common techniques and tricks, performing, sketches, and much more. Written in clear, plain language and full of...

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 across four key themes: Apparatus, Politics, Performers,...

Analyzing sport through the lens of performance and theorizing performance through the lens of sport, this book is an investigation of the intersection between sport performances and public life in the historical present in the global north.

This fascinating book offers an in-depth look at the art of ventriloquism and juggling, with valuable insights and tips for anyone looking to master these intriguing skills. Written by the legendary Harry Houdini, this book is an essential addition to...

Das 'Kladderadatsch' war eine bekannte deutsche Zeitschrift im 19. Jahrhundert. Es bot unterhaltsame Satire und Humor mit politischen und sozialen Themen.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge...

Ein Buch darüber, wie man die natürlichen Kräfte nutzen kann, um Spaß und Unterhaltung zu haben.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...

In this memoir, George Conklin shares his experiences as a lion tamer and circus performer, recounting his encounters with wild animals, colorful characters, and unexpected challenges. With humor and candor, he offers a behind-the-scenes look into the...

WELCOME BACK TO BUMPKINTON!World-renowned author Sara Hawthorne has chosen the village of Bumpkinton to launch her new book.However, as the writer arrives, all hell breaks loose as the community faces its worst crime wave in living memory. Even the...

An affectionate and comprehensive biography of extraordinary Bradfordian Percy Monkman (1892-1986).  Actor, comedian, celebrated watercolourist and cartoonist and mainstay of the arts for over eight decades, Percy Monkman was the centre of an...

Jim Henson was the creative force behind a huge catalog of television series, films, specials, and other productions, even excepting the Muppets. This collection of essays delves into the rest of Henson's body of work, including projects developed...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The funniest night’s entertainment in years. Theatre That Really Works ! This inventive piece of modern theatre really gets down to the nitty gritty in its story of a very ordinary suburban couple caught up in the traps of modern society. The...

"A fascinating history of the unexpected intersection of science, technology and show business."--John Steele Gordon, author of Hamilton's Blessing"Once upon a time, American know-how flourished through show-how: spectacular demonstrations by ever...

Unmarried sisters in their fifties share a London flat. Nina is brisk, dynamic and gainfully employed. Nancy is plump, self-conscious and suddenly redundant. Urged to find a hobby, she unwittingly stumbles into a job modeling for eccentric drawing...

Slapstick comedy has been entertaining audiences for centuries. Within slapstick, comic pain and comic violence are performed to provoke laughter. This book explores just how and why the performance of pain and violence can make us laugh. It examines the...

Elephants, lions, tigers and leopards evoke fascination and awe, fear and excitement.This bookanalyzes trained acts in twentieth-century live circus and cinema,reveals how humans anthropomorphize animals with their emotions, and interrogates the notion...

Baggy Pants Comedy takes readers inside the burlesque houses of Depression-era America to explore the role of comedy in a show remembered mostly for strip-tease. It examines how burlesque comics, straightmen, and talking women approached the craft of...

No play in the history of the American stage has been as ubiquitous and as widely viewed as Uncle Tom's Cabin. This book traces the major dramatizations of Harriet Beecher Stowe's classic from its inception in 1852 through "modern" versions on film. Frick

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

This book is a classic treatise on magic and stage conjuring, written by the father of modern conjuring, Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the world of magic and includes detailed instructions on a wide range of...

This classic guide to sleight-of-hand magic offers a detailed look at a wide range of techniques, including card tricks, coin tricks, and illusions. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of magic.This work has been selected by...

Dans cet ouvrage érudit, Tancrede de Visan explore l'histoire du théâtre de marionnettes lyonnais, plus particulièrement le célèbre personnage du Guignol. Il examine l'origine de ce personnage, son évolution à travers les siècles et son importance...

A memoir by William Livingston Alden, originally published in 1872. The memoir recounts Alden's experiences during a two-year tour with P.T. Barnum's circus, where he worked as a clown and general performer. Alden provides an inside look into the...

This book is a comprehensive guide to the art of magic and illusion, written by renowned practitioner Angelo John Lewis. Covering topics like card tricks, sleight of hand, and stage magic, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the world of...

Concise, intelligent, and very funny! These professional-level satirical duet scenes are perfect for drama competitions, a night of entertainment, or acting practice. Exaggerated characters and absurd situations from comedy writer Bill Majeski will...

Eladio Secades style is a little like the American Benchley who wrote "The Off-Islanders" and several books of essays about typical American characters. Secades was a newspaperman in Cuba and his Estampas were published in the paper weekly, if I remember...

Ben is having a very good year. It just doesn't happen to be the current one. Invited to coffee by Angie, his best mate's wife, Ben's life ... lives ... are about to be turned upside down. And not just by the price of a latte these days.