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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 tricks and illusions. It is a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th century entertainment.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 America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Art of Dying: 21st Century Depictions of Death and Dying examines how contemporary media platforms are used to produce creative accounts, responses and reflections on the course of dying, death and grief. Outside the public performance of grief at funerals, grief can strike in anticipation of a loss, or it can endure, continuing to interject itself and interrupt a permanently changed life. This book examines the particular affordances possessed by various contemporary creative forms and platforms that capture and illuminate different aspects of the phenomenology of dying and grief. It explores the subversive and unguarded nature of stand-up comedy, the temporal and spatial inventiveness of graphic novels, the creative constructions of documentary filmmaking, the narrative voice of young adult literature, the realism of documentary theatre, alongside more ubiquitous media such as social media, television and games. This book is testament to the power of creative expression to elicit vicarious grief and sharpen our awareness of death.

Cork's most beautifully spoken millionaire is on a mission to help Ireland's nouveau riche: learn to eat, drink, flirt and behave as if you were a member of Cork's One Per Cent.

Out for a walk in their Vancouver neighbourhood, interracial couple Mike and Marissa meet a dog with an unfortunate breed name: Redbone coonhound. This detail unleashes a cascading debate between them about race and their relationship that manifests as a series of micro-plays, each satirizing contemporary perspectives on modern culture. Through hard-hitting comedic elements, Redbone Coonhound explores the intricacies of race, systemic power, and privilege in remarkable and surprising ways.

"Riding a wave of success that lasted more than sixty years, Don Rickles is best known as the "insult" comic who skewered presidents, royalty, celebrities, and friends and fans alike. But there was more to "Mr. Warmth" than a devilish ear-to-ear grin and lightning-fast put-downs. Rickles was a loving husband, an adoring father who suffered a devastating loss, and a loyal friend to the likes of Bob Newhart and Frank Sinatra. Don was also a young student at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts with future stars Jason Robards, Jr., Don Murray, and Grace Kelly, and intended to become a seriously committed actor. But it was in small nightclubs where Rickles found success, steamrolling hecklers, honing his acerbic put-downs, and teaching the world to love being insulted. Sex, race, religion, nationality, physical appearance, political leanings--nothing and no one was safe from the "Planned Parenthood Poster Boy," as Johnny Carson referred to him. The Merchant of Venom traces Don Rickles' career from his rise in the 1950s to a late-in-life resurgence thanks to the Toy Story franchise, his role in Martin Scorsese's Casino, and scores of TV appearances from Carson to Seth Meyers. In the intervening decades, Rickles conquered every medium he worked in, including film, television, and on stage, where the Vegas legend was still performing at the age of eighty-five. In his highly memorable career, he was idolized by a generation of younger comedians including Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Jay Leno, and performed in the shadow of a shocking open secret: he was the nicest man in town. An in-depth portrait of the personal and singular professional life of Don Rickles, The Merchant of Venom delivers a hilarious, moving, and long-overdue look at the real man behind the sting."--Provided by publisher.

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.

U svom znacajnom knjizevnom opusu Jovan Sterija Popovic ostavio je vazna dela koja su redom prevazilazila okvir svoga vremena. Iako se smatra zacetnikom drame u srpskoj knjizevnosti, najznacajniji trag ostavio je kao komediograf. Ovaj srpski Molijer svojim neospornim knjizevnim talentom ovekovecio je u svojim komedijama sliku ondasnjeg palanackog i malogradjanskog drustva, uspesno se podsmevajuci njegovim glavnim anomalijama - pogresnom vaspitanju, pomodarstvu, snobizmu, laznom patriotizmu. Realist u komediji, Sterija kroz satirican prikaz i isticanje mana svojih glavnih likova, njihovih izopacenih karaktera i naravi, kontinuirano daje sebi u zadatak da edukuje svoje citaoce, nacionalno ih prosvetljava i cini da postanu razumniji i bolji ljudi.

Wes Barker is the most famous magician who will still answer your DMs. One of the stars of Big Trick Energy on truTV, Wes has hundreds of millions of views online, and has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, America's Got Talent, MTV's Greatest Party Stories Ever, and Ellen. AbracaDumbass is a collection of hilarious and inspiring stories from Wes's decade-long journey to become one of the most popular comedy magicians working today. Whether it's card tricks for people at a sex club, private shows at a billionaire's castle, behind the scenes at America's Got Talent, or the devious secrets of making magic for TV, Wes holds nothing back. You'll also get lessons from a master magician on showmanship, deception, and the power of being bold as Wes explains how he creates magic tricks, makes viral videos, fooled Penn & Teller, and teaches tricks you can perform!AbracaDumbass is the real life story of an everyman who put effort and friendship ahead of talent and ego, working his way up from a humble beginning filling potholes to starring in his own TV show. From thrilling highs to humiliating and very funny lows, come along with Wes on a wild and ridiculous ride of honesty and oversharing from a magician at the top of his game.

Step right up and discover the extraordinary life of George A. Hamid, a true legend of the circus world. In his memoir, aptly titled "Circus," Hamid takes readers on a remarkable journey through his captivating experiences as a circus performer, sharing an intimate and exhilarating account of a life under the big top. From his humble beginnings in Lebanon to his rise to success in the United States this is the classic "rags to riches" story of the American immigrant, George Hamid. Filled with wonderful stories of his experiences with the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show to his work on the famous "Steel Pier" of Atlantic City, this story will leave you both amazed and inspired. As a skilled acrobat, Hamid thrilled audiences with his jaw-dropping aerial feats, defying gravity with elegance and precision. But his journey extends beyond the spotlight, as he reveals the arduous training, the relentless dedication, and the camaraderie that bond circus performers together in a tight-knit family. With evocative storytelling and heartfelt reflections, he unveils the challenges and triumphs that shaped his career as a performer. Through his words, readers are transported to the colorful circus rings, the echoes of applause, and the adrenaline-fueled moments of daring acts.But amidst the triumphs, there are also personal sacrifices and moments of doubt. Hamid courageously shares the challenges he faced, the physical and emotional tolls of the circus life, and the profound impact it had on his relationships, identity, and sense of self. His candid narrative invites readers into the vulnerable spaces behind the glitter and glamour, offering a deeper understanding of the human stories that unfold behind the spectacle.Rivaled only by P.T. Barnum, George Hamid was an entrepreneur who established significant productions during the 20th century for fairs, circuses, carnivals and expositions. Also known as the 'King of the Boardwalk', he ran the famous Steel Pier and Million Dollar Pier in Atlantic City."Circus" is an extraordinary memoir that celebrates the indomitable spirit of George A. Hamid, a man who dedicated his life to the mesmerizing art of the circus. With authenticity, passion, and a touch of nostalgia, Hamid invites readers to witness the transformative power of the big top, leaving them in awe of the magic, resilience, and unbreakable bonds that define the world of the circus. Prepare to be captivated by this riveting tale that will leave you yearning for a front-row seat to the greatest show on earth.

This book develops a model to examine the language of humour, which is multimodal and accounts for the possibility of transmutation of humour as it is performed through editorial cartoons. By transmutation is meant the transition in the language of humour when it crosses its own boundaries to provoke unprecedented reactions resulting in offensiveness, disappointment or hurt sentiment. The transmutability about the language of humour points to its inherently diabolical nature which manifests in the performance of controversial cartoons. The model is built by borrowing theoretical cues from Roman Jakobson, Roland Barthes, George Lakoff and Mark Johnson. The integrated model, then, is developed to examine the cartoons which were recommended for deletion by the Thorat Committee, following a cartoon controversy in India. Through the cartoon analysis, the model discerns the significance of context and temporality in determining the impact of humour. It also examines how the ethics of humour;the blurred lines of political correctness and incorrectness are dictated by the political atmosphere and the power dynamics.

Delve into the captivating and sometimes dark history of sideshow geeks and other eccentric acts of the past! With this book, you can explore the realm of forgotten carnival entertainment. Learn all about the rise and fall of the sideshow geek, uncovering the truth behind the myths and uncovering untold stories. You'll be taken on a journey through time to discover the captivating and sometimes outrageous entertainment of these forgotten acts.Benefits of reading this book:-Uncover the truth behind the myths of the sideshow geek-Learn about the origins of the word 'geek' and how it has evolved over time-See the stories about actual known sideshow geeks.What is included in this book:- History of the sideshow geek and other eccentric acts- Interviews with performers and thought leaders- Exploration of wild men, stone eaters, human ostriches, and competitive goldfish swallowers- Comprehensive picture of the rise and ultimate demise of the sideshow geekDon't miss out on this opportunity to learn the secrets of the sideshow geek and other eccentric acts of the past. Buy it NOW!

Shy and locked in an unbearable malaise, Françoise becomes a world juggling champion. Only two things matter: living in peace with herself and finding her soulmate.

The practices of magic and contemporary myth-making in relation to landscape, performance, and writing.From Magic and Myth-Work to Care and Repair is a two-part book bringing together fourteen essays broadly concerned with the “fiction of the self” and with practices and explorations beyond that fiction. Each part of the book approaches this theme from a different angle.The first part, entitled “On Magic and Myth-Work,” deals with practices of transformation and with contemporary myth-making in relation to landscape, performance, and writing. The second part, “On Care and Repair,” gathers together essays that are more personal, but that also look to various technologies (or devices) of self-care alongside ideas of collaboration and the collective. Crucial throughout this exploration are questions of agency and self-narration, but also how these connect to larger issues around historical trauma, neoliberalism, and ecological crisis.The essays reference many other texts and fellow travellers, and also draw on the author's own experiences (and teaching) within various art and theory worlds, as well as with performance, magical practices, gaming, and Buddhism.

"While dozens of books and articles have rehearsed the chilling lore surrounding the "infamous Bell Witch of Tennessee," Rick Gregory takes a different approach. He illuminates the oral traditions that preserved and disseminated the tale; discusses the major factors in its regional, national, and international spread; analyzes how the legend mirrors other national and international stories with similar themes; and finally describes its modern circulation through the World Wide Web and other technologies. In exploring the Bell Witch story in this manner, Gregory sheds light not only on the folklore of Tennessee with its strong tradition of oral history but also provides insight into the persistent, global phenomenon of folklore itself"--

Sure, you might be funny; but looks aren't everything! This guide offers an in-depth look at laughter, humor, and comedy. Do you want to be more humorous? Have you ever watched someone effortlessly make a group laugh and wished you knew their magic? Well, wonder no more. The mystery of charisma is finally unveiled, the fallacy of "you either have it, or you don't" has been laid bare. Anyone can learn to make people laugh, and it is not as hard as you think. Observing a couple of surprisingly simple rules, the 7 EASY STEPS take us on a comedic tour-de-force as they explore all the facets of laughter. The lessons and techniques found within this guide will let you write your own jokes as you learn about the how's and why's of wordplay, slapstick, conversational, and beyond. On the quest for a belly laugh, no grin is too tiny, no joke left behind. Understanding the biological imperative to laugh and social desire will give you a leg up when you try to get them going. Humor is one of humanity's genuinely universal expressions, and learning how to tap that emotion and elicit it in others will go a long way toward improving your communication skills in general. YOU'LL LEARN:· Timing isn't an important thing- it's the only thing; How to practice, improve and master the perfect time and place for any joke.· Why jokes work; the universal commonality that almost everything you might laugh at has in common· Why more than 50% of laughter you hear is not in response to intended humor; how to take advantage of that fact· The power of silence and the unspoken joke; physical humor beyond slapstick and props· And so much more! No other guide dares to deconstruct humor itself, look at why we laugh and when, then seek to put those pieces to use, giving the reader the tools they need to pull laughter out of even the driest temperament. Learn to "read the room" and cut the clowning, or crank up the crazy if the mood is right. When you have every style of humor available, you are accessible to fine-tune your sense of humor your personality. Whether your delivery is a bone-dry deadpan or flamboyant, gushy tirade, this book contains all the information you need to take your jokes from stale to hale. Follow these 7 EASY STEPS today and start making merry tomorrow! With easy, practical lessons and simple, fun homework, you will be the life of the party in no time, or at least capable of consistent comedy. When you laugh, the world laughs with you, so start improving your sense of humor today. Like any sense, it will atrophy if you neglect it or thrive when you focus on it. Turn your lazy bones into funny bones, and you will have made the world a better place. Let's get started!

This book reprints and analyses reviews of music hall acts from the family magazine The Red Letter, which was published by the Scottish based firm D C Thomson from 1899 to 1987. The articles under review range in date from 1902 to 1914, covering theatres all over Britain and acts from around the world. The reviews are uniquely detailed and shed light not only on the early acts of comics who would later go on to achieve wider fame, such as Will Hay and Robb Wilton, but also reveal the acts of long forgotten performers. These so-called ¿wines and spirits¿ acts¿acts that would never top the bill but who nevertheless toured the halls, sometimes for years on end, such as female impersonator Albert Letine, comedy magician Chris van Bern and female stand up Anna Dorothy amongst many others¿deserve to be remembered every bit as much as the top of the bill acts. The articles are arranged in sections, covering race, gender, character comedy, physical comedy, male comedy and specialty or ¿spesh¿acts. The reviews reveal not only the contents of the acts but also the audience reactions to those acts and prevailing contemporary Edwardian attitudes. The articles are accompanied by their original illustrations, some of which are unique and, like the articles themselves, unseen for over a century.

Some day we shall have a science of education comparable to the science of medicine; but even when that day arrives the art of education will still remain the inspiration and the guide of all wise teachers. The laws that regulate our physical and mental development will be reduced to order; but the impulses which lead each new generation to play its way into possession of all that is best in life will still have to be interpreted for us by the artists who, with the wisdom of years, have not lost the direct vision of children. Some years ago I heard Miss Shedlock tell stories in England. Her fine sense of literary and dramatic values, her power in sympathetic interpretation, always restrained within the limits of the art she was using, and her understanding of educational values, based on a wide experience of teaching, all marked her as an artist in story- telling. She was equally at home in interpreting the subtle blending of wit and wisdom in Daudet, the folk lore philosophy of Grimm, or the deeper world philosophy and poignant human appeal of Hans Christian Andersen. Then she came to America and for two or three years she taught us the difference between the nightingale that sings in the tree tops and the artificial bird that goes with a spring. Cities like New York, Boston, Pittsburgh and Chicago listened and heard, if sometimes indistinctly, the notes of universal appeal, and children saw the Arabian Nights come true. Yielding to the appeals of her friends in America and England, Miss Shedlock has put together in this little book such observations and suggestions on story-telling as can be put in words. Those who have the artist's spirit will find their sense of values quickened by her words, and they will be led to escape some of the errors into which even the greatest artists fall. And even those who tell stories with their minds will find in these papers wise generalizations and suggestions born of wide experience and extended study which well go far towards making even an artificial nightingale's song less mechanical. To those who know, the book is a revelation of the intimate relation between a child's instincts and the finished art of dramatic presentation. To those who do not know it will bring echoes of reality.-Earl Barnes.

The book explores the hitherto rarely discussed connection of magic with politics in the writings of Tacitus, Suetonius and Ammianus Marcellinus, offering insight into the way language of magic and ritual pollution is used as means of characterization and historiosophical commentary on the nature of power and political struggle. Religious deviation and innovation, theurgy, necromancy, black and erotic magic, the topoi of an emperor-magician, a semi-divine emperor-healer/saviour and a witch/poisoner, all play an important role in the analyzed texts. Magic is depicted as a way of abusing the official state religion; every such abuse disturbs pax deorum and brings misery on both the perpetrator and the whole state.

This reproduction of W. H. J. Shaw's 1902 booklet, New Ideas in Magic, Illusions, Spiritualistic Effects, Etc., includes detailed instructions on how to create such illusions as the three-legged woman, the four-legged woman, the half-lady, decapitation on the guillotine, and a talking severed head. Plus handkerchief magic, card tricks, mentalist feats, and chapeaugraphy.