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Jumping Through Hoops

Performing Gender in the Nineteenth-Century Circus

af Betsy Golden Kellem ...

The fascinating story of how nineteenth-century circus women performed impossible feats and changed American culture.Jumping Through Hoops reveals the hidden history of early female circus performers: boundary-breaking women like Lavinia Warren, known as The Queen of Beauty; Millie-Christine McKoy, the Two-Headed Nightingale; and Patty Astley, the mother of the modern circus. These astounding ... Læs mere

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The fascinating story of how nineteenth-century circus women performed impossible feats and changed American culture.Jumping Through Hoops reveals the hidden history of early female circus performers: boundary-breaking women like Lavinia Warren, known as The Queen of Beauty; Millie-Christine McKoy, the Two-Headed Nightingale; and Patty Astley, the mother of the modern circus. These astounding
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Secrets of the Sideshows

af Joe Nickell ...

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 human oddities as "Alligator Boys" and "Gorilla Girls" still remain, only grudgingly if ever given up by performers and carnival professionals. Working alongside the performers, Joe Nickell blows the ... Læs mere

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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 human oddities as "Alligator Boys" and "Gorilla Girls" still remain, only grudgingly if ever given up by performers and carnival professionals. Working alongside the performers, Joe Nickell blows the
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Embracing the Flame

af Bill Berry ...

Have you ever watched a fire eater and thought-how do they do that? Or maybe a quiet voice inside you even wondered, Could I ever do something like that?This book is both an answer to that question, and an invitation.In this raw and riveting memoir, world-class entertainer Mr. Bill Berry shares his journey from accidental street performer to Guinness World Record-holding sword swallower. You'll ... Læs mere

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Contemporary Circus

af Katie Lavers, Louis Patrick Leroux, Jon Burtt ...

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, and New Work. Extensively illustrated with fifty photos of Contemporary Circus productions, and extensively annotated, Contemporary Circus ... Læs mere

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Travels with a Mexican Circus

af Katie Hickman ...

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af Mariam Ala-Rashi ...

This research study proposes an introduction to the performance art form contortionism by examining its theories and functions throughout the 20th and 21st century. It considers themes including the appropriation of contortionism during the golden age of Hollywood and discusses definition issues between contortionism and other disciplines that highlight body flexibility, such as gymnastics and ... Læs mere

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The Meaning of the Circus

The Communicative Experience of Cult, Art, and Awe

af Professor Emeritus Paul Bouissac ...

A Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2019This 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 circus artists as their skills develop and mature into public performances that create aesthetic and emotional values in the modern economy of live spectacles. It scrutinizes the meaning that circus acts ... Læs mere

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Opulence & Ostentation: Building the Circus

af Steve Ward ...

Since the foundation of the 'modern' circus in the eighteenth century, the circus has been presented in defined spaces. Initially, performances were given in the open air and, over a period of time, these spaces first became enclosed and then later roofed. Temporary wooden structures often became semi-permanent until, in the nineteenth century, many permanent stone-built buildings were erected ... Læs mere

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Since the foundation of the 'modern' circus in the eighteenth century, the circus has been presented in defined spaces. Initially, performances were given in the open air and, over a period of time, these spaces first became enclosed and then later roofed. Temporary wooden structures often became semi-permanent until, in the nineteenth century, many permanent stone-built buildings were erected
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Trattato di funambolismo

af Philippe Petit ...

«Il funambolismo non è un’arte della morte, ma un’arte della vita – della vita vissuta al limite del possibile. Ogni volta che mette piede sul cavo, Philippe tiene in pugno quella vita e la vive in tutta la sua esilarante immediatezza, in tutta la sua gioia. Possa egli viverla fino a cent’anni». Paul Auster «Philippe Petit è un artista, e il suo teatro è il cielo». Robin Williams «È un libro ... Læs mere

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«Il funambolismo non è un’arte della morte, ma un’arte della vita – della vita vissuta al limite del possibile. Ogni volta che mette piede sul cavo, Philippe tiene in pugno quella vita e la vive in tutta la sua esilarante immediatezza, in tutta la sua gioia. Possa egli viverla fino a cent’anni». Paul Auster «Philippe Petit è un artista, e il suo teatro è il cielo». Robin Williams «È un libro
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Akrobatik

Training - Technik - Inszenierung

af Blume Michael ...

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 Partnerakrobatik sowie des Menschenbilder- und Pyramidenbaus. Erstmals werden durch das vorliegende Buch Grundlagen des akrobatischen Trainings aufgezeigt: gezieltes Aufwärmen, sinnvoller Trainings- und ... Læs mere

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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 Partnerakrobatik sowie des Menschenbilder- und Pyramidenbaus. Erstmals werden durch das vorliegende Buch Grundlagen des akrobatischen Trainings aufgezeigt: gezieltes Aufwärmen, sinnvoller Trainings- und
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Pride

af William Wharton ...

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 even the most ordinary aspects of life a struggle. His small street and family are his whole world, but hunger and collapse are never far away.Fory-year-old Cap Modig has already experienced his fair ... Læs mere

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af Maria Stutt ...

This book is your ultimate resource for transforming your passion for pole and aerial arts into a thriving business.With expert advice on everything including studio setup, branding, marketing strategies, client retention, conflict resolution and people management, Above & Beyond offers a comprehensive roadmap for studio owners. You'll learn how to master the business side of things while ... Læs mere

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A Practical Guide to Creativity for Aerialists

af Elizabeth Stich, Julianna Hane ...

Aerial Arts and Dance Improvisation is a comprehensive guide for developing creativity in aerial arts. It offers a fresh perspective on how to move beyond rote aerial technique and toward meaningful, artistic movement.Forty creative activities guide you in exploring musicality, developing transitions, trying on characters, and expanding your unique movement signature. Authors Elizabeth Stich and ... Læs mere

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Circus and Sideshow in the Long Nineteenth Century: A Documentary History

Volume III: Circus in Australia

Redigeret af Gillian Arrighi, Mark St Leon ...

This collection of primary sources brings together a series of documents derived from archives, journals, newspapers, out-of-print books, memoirs, letters, and other written materials pertaining to the circus during the long nineteenth century (1789-1919). Historians concur that the ‘modern’ circus emerged in London in the late-eighteenth century, following the entrepreneurial initiatives of ... Læs mere

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This collection of primary sources brings together a series of documents derived from archives, journals, newspapers, out-of-print books, memoirs, letters, and other written materials pertaining to the circus during the long nineteenth century (1789-1919). Historians concur that the ‘modern’ circus emerged in London in the late-eighteenth century, following the entrepreneurial initiatives of
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Artistenleven

De kleurrijke wereld van het variété onthuld in een meeslepend verhaal van passie en doorzettingsvermogen

af Joh. W. Broedelet ...

In 'Artistenleven' schetst Joh. W. Broedelet een diepgaand en meeslepend portret van het leven van kunstenaars in de vroege twintigste eeuw. Het boek is rijk aan beschrijvingen en anekdotes, waarbij de auteur met een journalistieke scherpzinnigheid de uitdagende realiteit van het kunstenaarschap blootlegt. Broedelet's schrijfstijl is poëtisch en evocatief, waardoor de lezer de emotionele diepte en ... Læs mere

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In 'Artistenleven' schetst Joh. W. Broedelet een diepgaand en meeslepend portret van het leven van kunstenaars in de vroege twintigste eeuw. Het boek is rijk aan beschrijvingen en anekdotes, waarbij de auteur met een journalistieke scherpzinnigheid de uitdagende realiteit van het kunstenaarschap blootlegt. Broedelet's schrijfstijl is poëtisch en evocatief, waardoor de lezer de emotionele diepte en
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The Contemporary Circus Handbook: A Guide to Creating, Funding, Producing, Organizing and Touring Shows for the 21st Century

af Eric Bates ...

The Contemporary Circus Handbook: A Guide to Creating, Funding, Producing, Organizing and Touring for the 21st Century is a guide to creating theatrical performance shows, built on interviews with dozens of creators who have made shows-big and small-throughout their careers. The author's circus background is used as an example of practical steps for any performing artist to navigate: from applying ... Læs mere

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The Contemporary Circus Handbook: A Guide to Creating, Funding, Producing, Organizing and Touring for the 21st Century is a guide to creating theatrical performance shows, built on interviews with dozens of creators who have made shows-big and small-throughout their careers. The author's circus background is used as an example of practical steps for any performing artist to navigate: from applying
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DIY Circus Lab for Kids

A Family- Friendly Guide for Juggling, Balancing, Clowning, and Show-Making

af Jackie Leigh Davis ...

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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 with DIY Circus Lab for Kids. Companion online video tutorials for every prop and skill make learning easy.Veteran circus educator Jackie Leigh Davis takes you, step by step, through the props and ... Læs mere

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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 with DIY Circus Lab for Kids. Companion online video tutorials for every prop and skill make learning easy.Veteran circus educator Jackie Leigh Davis takes you, step by step, through the props and
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Sleight of Hand: A Practical Manual of Legerdemain for Amateurs & Others

af Edwin Thomas Sachs ...

In "Sleight of Hand: A Practical Manual of Legerdemain for Amateurs & Others," Edwin Thomas Sachs presents a comprehensive guide to the art of magic, primarily focusing on sleight of hand techniques. Written in a clear and engaging style, the book demystifies the intricacies of manipulation, misdirection, and performance, allowing readers to develop their skills from fundamental tricks to more ... Læs mere

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HypnoTricks: Hypnotische Zaubertricks lernen und vorführen nach Anleitung.

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af Tony Gaschler ...

Überraschen und beeindrucken Sie Ihre Freunde, Verwandte und Bekannte mit verblüffenden HypnoTricks. Die Tricksammlung umfasst 28 verschiedene hochimponierende Hypnosetricks, die Ihre Zuschauer und auch Ihre Medien (Versuchpersonen) für echte Hypnose-Experimente halten. Ihre anwesenden Gäste denken und glauben, dass Sie tatsächlich hypnotisieren können oder die Zauberkunst beherrschen. Niemand ... Læs mere

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Überraschen und beeindrucken Sie Ihre Freunde, Verwandte und Bekannte mit verblüffenden HypnoTricks. Die Tricksammlung umfasst 28 verschiedene hochimponierende Hypnosetricks, die Ihre Zuschauer und auch Ihre Medien (Versuchpersonen) für echte Hypnose-Experimente halten. Ihre anwesenden Gäste denken und glauben, dass Sie tatsächlich hypnotisieren können oder die Zauberkunst beherrschen. Niemand
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The Ways of the Circus

Being the Memories and Adventures of George Conklin, Tamer of Lions

af George Conklin ...

"The Ways of the Circus not only justifies an early desire to run away with circus, but makes it a matter for regret that we did not." -Waco Times-Herald, Feb. 21, 1921"The Ways of the Circus is a decidedly readable book rich in anecdotes of the life of circus folk and circus animals. The narrator is an old lion tamer." -New York Tribune, April 4, 1921"A most fascinating narrative." - The Open ... Læs mere

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"The Ways of the Circus not only justifies an early desire to run away with circus, but makes it a matter for regret that we did not." -Waco Times-Herald, Feb. 21, 1921"The Ways of the Circus is a decidedly readable book rich in anecdotes of the life of circus folk and circus animals. The narrator is an old lion tamer." -New York Tribune, April 4, 1921"A most fascinating narrative." - The Open
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In the Shadow of the Big Top

The Life of Ringling's Unlikely Circus Savior

af Maureen Brunsdale ...

A thrilling behind-the-scenes biography of the Ringling brothers’ chief henchman.Art Concello wasn’t born into the circus. But he was in the right place at the right time, becoming one of the world’s best trapeze artists before transforming himself into a shrewd circus businessman.In the Shadow of the Big Top: The Life of Ringling's Unlikely Circus Savior details Concello’s fateful path from flyer ... Læs mere

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A thrilling behind-the-scenes biography of the Ringling brothers’ chief henchman.Art Concello wasn’t born into the circus. But he was in the right place at the right time, becoming one of the world’s best trapeze artists before transforming himself into a shrewd circus businessman.In the Shadow of the Big Top: The Life of Ringling's Unlikely Circus Savior details Concello’s fateful path from flyer
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Salima

af Salima Peippo, Kimmo Rantanen, Maria Mitrunen, Niko Puumalainen ...

Ilman turvaverkkoa.Kiehtova tarina sirkuselämästä, hurjista tempuista ja kiertävän taiteilijan uskomattomasta arjesta.Miltä maailma näyttää, kun esiintyy kymmenen metrin korkeudessa pää alaspäin roikkuen – ja ilman turvaköyttä?Sirkustaiteilija Salima Peippo kiersi Euroopan sirkuksia lähes kaksikymmentä vuotta. Hän koki niin Monte Carlon kansainvälisen sirkusfestivaalin loiston kuin kiertävien ... Læs mere

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Ilman turvaverkkoa.Kiehtova tarina sirkuselämästä, hurjista tempuista ja kiertävän taiteilijan uskomattomasta arjesta.Miltä maailma näyttää, kun esiintyy kymmenen metrin korkeudessa pää alaspäin roikkuen – ja ilman turvaköyttä?Sirkustaiteilija Salima Peippo kiersi Euroopan sirkuksia lähes kaksikymmentä vuotta. Hän koki niin Monte Carlon kansainvälisen sirkusfestivaalin loiston kuin kiertävien
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Den stille pige

af Peter Høeg ...

Romanens hovedperson er den 42-årige Kasper Krone. Kasper er verdensberømt cirkusartist med en svaghed for poker og Johann Sebastian Bachs musik. Han har en fænomenal hørelse og en lige så fænomenal skattegæld. Mens han er i vinterkvarter i Glostrup, får han at vide, at en af hans tidligere elever, KlaraMaria, en pige på 10 år, er blevet bortført.”Elegant konstrueret og frygtelig underholdende.”- ... Læs mere

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Romanens hovedperson er den 42-årige Kasper Krone. Kasper er verdensberømt cirkusartist med en svaghed for poker og Johann Sebastian Bachs musik. Han har en fænomenal hørelse og en lige så fænomenal skattegæld. Mens han er i vinterkvarter i Glostrup, får han at vide, at en af hans tidligere elever, KlaraMaria, en pige på 10 år, er blevet bortført.”Elegant konstrueret og frygtelig underholdende.”-
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Becoming FLO...A Mostly True Story

af Deb Carson ...

It's Baltimore, 1920. You're 16. You have four adoring sisters and four disapproving brothers. You are the son of devout Orthodox Jewish immigrant parents who escaped Russian pogroms. Your murderously abusive father is repulsed by your artful interests. You're harboring a big secret. And an even bigger desire. What would you do?Most Orthodox Jewish boys at the turn of the 20th century did not run ... Læs mere

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It's Baltimore, 1920. You're 16. You have four adoring sisters and four disapproving brothers. You are the son of devout Orthodox Jewish immigrant parents who escaped Russian pogroms. Your murderously abusive father is repulsed by your artful interests. You're harboring a big secret. And an even bigger desire. What would you do?Most Orthodox Jewish boys at the turn of the 20th century did not run
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Jumping Through Hoops

Secrets of the Sideshows

Embracing the Flame

Contemporary Circus

Travels with a Mexican Circus

China's Bending Bodies: Contortionists and Politics in China

The Meaning of the Circus

Opulence & Ostentation: Building the Circus

Trattato di funambolismo

Akrobatik

Pride

Above & Beyond: An Expert Guide to Running A Successful Pole & Aerial Studio

Aerial Arts and Dance Improvisation

Circus and Sideshow in the Long Nineteenth Century: A Documentary History

Artistenleven

The Contemporary Circus Handbook: A Guide to Creating, Funding, Producing, Organizing and Touring Shows for the 21st Century

DIY Circus Lab for Kids

Sleight of Hand: A Practical Manual of Legerdemain for Amateurs & Others

HypnoTricks: Hypnotische Zaubertricks lernen und vorführen nach Anleitung.

The Ways of the Circus

In the Shadow of the Big Top

Salima

Den stille pige

Becoming FLO...A Mostly True Story