Report copyright infringementby Maureen Brunsdale (Author), Mark Schmitt (Author)Starting in the 1870s, the barns, icehouses, gymnasiums and empty theaters of central Illinois provided the practice sites for aerial performers whose names still command reverence in the annals of American circus history. Meet Fred Miltimore and the Green Brothers, runaways from the Fourth Ward School who became the first Bloomington-born flyers. Watch Art Concello, a ten-year-old truant, become first a world-class flyer, then a famous trapeze impresario and finally Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus's most successful general manager. The entire art of the trapeze--instruction, training, performance and management--became a Bloomington-Normal industry during the tented shows' golden age, when finding a circus flying act without a connection to this area would have been virtually impossible. Number of Pages: 162 Dimensions: 0.44 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: July 16, 2013

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Report copyright infringementby Ryan Stanley (Author), Thom Wall (Editor)He set out to photograph Circus Flora from start to finish, aiming to capture its unique essence. Meet fantastic performers, crew members, and volunteers who created a sense of community that felt like family. Through these images, he hopes to showcase both the magical moments of the circus and the behind-the-scenes images that bring it to life.After dedicating countless hours to this project, he gained a new appreciation for Circus Flora and the Circus Arts. Join him for a behind-the-scenes look at Circus Flora 2024 - Start to Finish. Number of Pages: 138 Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.5 x 11 IN Publication Date: July 01, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Jack Wiley (Author)THE HANDSTAND BOOK is a complete guide to learning to do a basic handstand and then progressing on to intermediate and advanced skills. The mechanical principles for holding balance on your hands are detailed. A step-by-step method is given for learning to do a basic handstand. From there the book takes you on to intermediate and advanced skills, including press ups into handstands and doing handstands on one arm. Partner and group hand balancing is covered. There is a chapter on doing handstands on apparatus, including parallel bars, rings, balls, and chairs. Regardless of whether you just want to learn a handstand for fun and exercise or for use in gymnastics, cheerleading, acrobatics, or performing, this is the book you need.THIS BOOK is based on the author's experiences as a performer from the seventh to twelfth grades in the Fresno YMCA Gym Circus; as a competitive tumbler from the seventh grade to the end of college with a second place finish in tumbling in the National Collegiate (NCAA) Gymnastics Championships in 1959; as a teacher and coach of gymnastics in various YMCA programs and at the university level; and doing research in tumbling, acrobatics and balancing before, during, and after earning a PhD in exercise physiology at the University of Illinois in 1968.SUBJECTS COVERED INCLUDE: -Learning to do Basic Handstands-More Difficult Individual Handstand Skills-Partner and Group Hand Balancing-A Gallery of My Handstands Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.13 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: September 23, 2015

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Report copyright infringementby Charles River (Author)*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of Jumbo's life written by his trainer, P.T. Barnum, and contemporary newspapers *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "I had often looked wistfully on Jumbo, but with no hope of ever getting possession of him, as I knew him to be a great favorite of Queen Victoria, whose children and grandchildren are among the tens of thousands of British juveniles whom Jumbo had carried on his back. I did not suppose he would ever be sold." - P.T. Barnum Modern views of animals range from hunters who pay big money to go on safaris in Africa to vegans who refuse to use even the wool or milk from a fellow creature, and as is the case with most controversies, most people fall in the middle, not wanting to kick a dog but still enjoying a good steak. However, in the early 20th century, the standards were much different, with animals seen as strictly property to be gathered and used with little to no consideration about their health or feelings. It was into this world that a little elephant later called Jumbo was born. He quickly learned the harsh realities of life when his mother was killed by hunters before his first birthday. Then he himself was taken from his sunny home and transported thousands of miles to soggy London, where he was expected to spend his days on display or earning his very limited keep by carrying small children for rides on his back. While he was fed hay, dry grass that was at least some substitute for the fresh greenery of the African plains, he was also fed both beer and hard liquor, oysters, cakes and candy, a diet that would have severely shortened his life had not a terrible accident ended it first. During this time his one faithful friend, a man named Matthew Scott, tried to do the best he could to care for the animal and even meet his emotional needs. However, even Scott was hampered by the times in which he lived, especially when the command came to walk an 11 foot tall Jumbo into a crate barely big enough to hold him and to travel with him in these cramped quarters for a two week trip across another ocean to yet another unfamiliar land. Ironically, it was that same trip that made Jumbo an international celebrity. Americans had loved traveling circuses for generations, and none represent the country's love for entertainment quite like the most famous of them all: the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Circus promoters have long been viewed as somewhat shady hucksters, but none could top P.T. Barnum, who used a blend of traditional circus entertainment, freak show exhibits, and outright hoaxes to create "The Greatest Show on Earth". In fact, Barnum had specialized in circus entertainment decades before traveling circuses were truly a national sensation, particularly thanks to the popularity of the Barnum American Museum in New York City. Barnum's museum offered something for everyone across its different halls, from poetic readings to animal exhibits, and all the while, Barnum was defiant when confronted by criticism, reminding people, "I am a showman by profession...and all the gilding shall make nothing else of me." Jumbo was not a pet to P.T. Barnum but an investment, an attraction that soon paid off in a big way. But Jumbo was also beginning to suffer the effects of his poor lifestyle even as fate led him toward his death on a crowded railroad track. It's a story that saddens many today, but in the 1880s, it was more or less the way things were. Nonetheless, the influence Jumbo had was fitting given his size, leading not only to similar acts across various traveling circuses but also to adaptations of his story, perhaps most notably Disney's Dumbo in the 1940s. Jumbo the Elephant: The Life and Legacy of History's Most Famous Circus Animal looks at Jumbo's history, and the giant impact the elephant had on entertainment. Number of Pages: 58 Dimensions: 0.12 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 01, 2016

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Report copyright infringementby Eric Bates (Author), Kim Campbell (Editor), Benjamin Domask-Ruh (Editor)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 to practical steps for any freelance company's operations: from applying for funding, building a team, planning workshops and residencies, to characteristics of successful shows. These lessons are applicable to circus, dance and theater as well as most performing arts. Whether it's your first foray into creating your own major endeavor-or you've got a couple of creations under your belt-you're sure to find advice to improve your process and bring your dream show to life. Includes a foreword by Shana Carroll, co-founder of Les 7 doigts de la main (The Seven Fingers). Number of Pages: 376 Dimensions: 0.78 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: July 10, 2023

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Report copyright infringementby Jane Peppler (Editor), Frederic La Delle (Author)Frederic LaDelle was a successful vaudeville entertainer when he wrote this book in 1913. Please be aware it was not at all a politically correct era. This is offered as part of the history of vaudeville. Those easily offended should not purchase. Number of Pages: 62 Dimensions: 0.13 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: September 08, 2016

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew L. Erdman (Author) This work reveals the often racy, ribald, and sexually charged nature of the vaudeville stage, looking at a broad array of provocative performers from disrobing dancers to nude posers to skimpily dressed athletes. Examining the ways in which big-time vaudeville nonetheless managed to market itself as pure, safe, and morally acceptable, this work compares the industry's marketing and promotional practices to those of other emergent mass-marketers of the vaudeville era in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Included are in-depth examinations of important figures from the vaudeville stage such as Annette Kellerman and Eva Tanguay. The work attempts to address historical context as one means of understanding these performers with an appreciation for their rebelliousness. It discusses censorship and content control in the vaudeville era, and concludes with an analysis of film's part in the fall of vaudeville. Many photographs, cartoons, and other illustrations are included.Author BiographyAuthor and scholar Andrew L. Erdman's essays have appeared in Theatre Studies, The Psychoanalytic Review, The Theatre Annual, The American Journal of Psychoanalysis and elsewhere. He lives in California. Number of Pages: 208 Dimensions: 0.49 x 10.16 x 6.76 IN Publication Date: February 13, 2007

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew L. Erdman (Author)In her day, Eva Tanguay (1879-1947) was one of the most famous women in America. Widely known as the "I Don't Care Girl"--named after a song she popularized and her independent, even brazen persona--Tanguay established herself as a vaudeville and musical comedy star in 1901 with the New York City premiere of the show My Lady--and never looked back. Tanguay was, at the height of a long career that stretched until the early 1930s, a trend-setting performer who embodied the emerging ideal of the bold and sexual female entertainer. Whether suggestively singing songs with titles like "It's All Been Done Before But Not the Way I Do It" and "Go As Far As You Like" or wearing a daring dress made of pennies, she was a precursor to subsequent generations of performers, from Mae West to Madonna and Lady Gaga, who have been both idolized and condemned for simultaneously displaying and playing with blatant displays of female sexuality.In Queen of Vaudeville, Andrew L. Erdman tells Eva Tanguay's remarkable life story with verve. Born into the family of a country doctor in rural Quebec and raised in a New England mill town, Tanguay found a home on the vaudeville stage. Erdman follows the course of her life as she amasses fame and wealth, marries (and divorces) twice, engages in affairs closely followed in the press, declares herself a Christian Scientist, becomes one of the first celebrities to get plastic surgery, loses her fortune following the Wall Street Crash of 1929, and receives her last notice, an obituary in Variety. The arc of Tanguay's career follows the history of American popular culture in the first half of the twentieth century. Tanguay's appeal, so dependent on her physical presence and personal charisma, did not come across in the new media of radio and motion pictures. With nineteen rare or previously unpublished images, Queen of Vaudeville is a dynamic portrait of a dazzling and unjustly forgotten show business star.Author BiographyAndrew L. Erdman is the author of Blue Vaudeville: Sex, Morals, and the Mass Marketing of Entertainment, 1895-1915. He lives in New York City. Number of Pages: 320 Dimensions: 0.97 x 9.46 x 6.51 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: September 15, 2012

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Report copyright infringementby Jack Wiley (Author)PERFOMING BASIC CIRCUS SKILLS is a complete guide to performing circus skills, including juggling, balancing, devil stick, diabolo, stilts, unicycling, tumbling, acrobatic balancing, ladders, pyramids, and clowning.THIS BOOK is based on the author's actual experiences as a performer from the seventh to twelfth grades in the Fresno YMCA Gym Circus; as a competitive tumbler from the seventh grade to the end of college; and as a teacher of circus skills when he was a YMCA Physical Director.SUBJECTS COVERED INCLUDE: -Learning Circus Skills-Juggling-Balancing, Spinning, and Manipulative Skills-Unicycling-Tumbling-Individual and Partner Balancing-Pyramids-Ladders-Clowning-Staging Acts and Amateur Circuses Number of Pages: 72 Dimensions: 0.15 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: September 10, 2015

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Report copyright infringementby Thom Wall (Contribution by), Rebecca Starr (Contribution by), Sarah Baker (Guest Editor)What's measured is managed! The Circus Training Journal is the result of a year of collaboration between Thom Wall and Rebecca Starr, head aerial coach at Circadium: School of Contemporary Circus. This undated journal, spans three months of daily training, tracks workouts, nutrition, goal-setting, and more. Heavyweight groundwood paper optimized for ballpoint and pencil. Number of Pages: 362 Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.25 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: July 01, 2021

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Report copyright infringementby Anthony Slide (Author)New York City Vaudeville provides a unique pictorial record of America's preeminent entertainment medium in the late 1800s through the early 1930s. New York's Palace Theatre served as the flagship for vaudeville, on which stage every vaudevillian aspired to perform. New York City Vaudeville features photographs of some of the greatest names from the Palace Theatre, including Jack Benny, George Burns and Gracie Allen, Anna Held, the Marx Brothers, and Eva Tanguay, as well as legendary African American performers such as Bill Robinson, Ethel Waters, and Bert Williams. Through the photographs and the capsule biographies, the reader is transported back to a time when vaudeville was the people's entertainment, with a new bill of fare each week and an ever-changing number of performers with ever-changing styles of presentation. Number of Pages: 130 Dimensions: 0.38 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN Publication Date: July 26, 2006

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Report copyright infringementby Porsche Lynn (Author), Brian Whitney (Author)"I invite you to take a wild ride with me into the mysterious, taboo cultures of Burlesque, Porn and Kink through my personal, intimate, historical account of my journey in the Golden Age from 1983 to the present day. Share in my exploration of my own personal sexual evolution and my part in the sexual revolution. "This book will show you that not all Porn Stars are victims of their life's circumstances. Some of them, like myself, actually face life's challenges by diving deeply into their own self/sexual growth. Burlesque, Porn and Kink are not what you may have been taught to believe, or even what you believe today. 'Porn is a bad thing?' 'Porn exploits women?' Reading this book will certainly give you another viewpoint to these beliefs, and allow you to gain a new philosophy about some very old professions." - Porsche Lynn Porsche Lynn is a legend in the world of Adult Entertainment and known as The Girl with the Million Dollar Legs. She started her career as a burlesque performer, gracing the pages of most men's magazines like High Society, Chic, and Cheri. She then went to on star in over 250 XXX-rated films between the years 1985-2002. During that time she became part of the Adult Hall of Fame, Legends of Erotica, Free Speech Coalition, X-Rated Critics, and the Hustler Hall of Fame. She is an activist for Free Speech, especially in the area of Adult Entertainment and Sexual Education. She was an integral part in the making of the Free Speech Coalition poster, which recreated the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima. In her time after the camera, she went on to become one of the premiere Domina's, as well as owning and operating her own dungeon located in Phoenix, AZ, where she continues to be an advocate for free speech, sexual exploration (especially in the area of power exchange), and sexual education. Number of Pages: 178 Dimensions: 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 15, 2014

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Report copyright infringementby Jane Merrill (Author) Fashion is synonymous with change yet the iconic showgirl costume--feathers, sparkle and revealing clothes--has remained largely unchanged since the early 20th century. Beginning in the 1800s, a couture of the risque evolved from Paris nightclubs to Las Vegas casinos. The concept of glamour itself was based on what Parisian courtesans and burlesque performers wore. A tall pretty girl with headdress, nude core with spangles, high heels and dramatic makeup became a Gallic symbol and later the trademark of Hollywood musicals. France exported costumes and millinery--as well as whole productions from the Moulin Rouge, the Lido and Folies Bergere --to the U.S. and the world. More recently, cabaret styling has translated into today's day, sport and evening clothes.Front JacketFashion is synonymous with change yet the iconic showgirl costume--feathers, sparkle and revealing clothes--has remained largely unchanged since the early 20th century. Beginning in the 1800s, a couture of the risque evolved from Paris nightclubs to Las Vegas casinos. The concept of glamour itself was based on what Parisian courtesans and burlesque performers wore. A tall pretty girl with headdress, nude core with spangles, high heels and dramatic makeup became a Gallic symbol and later the trademark of Hollywood musicals. France exported costumes and millinery--as well as whole productions from the Moulin Rouge, the Lido and Folies Bergere --to the U.S. and the world. More recently, cabaret styling has translated into today's day, sport and evening clothes.Author BiographyJane Merrill has published in 50 national magazines and has written books on fashion, lifestyle, and eighteenth century culture. She lives on the St. George Peninsula in Maine. Number of Pages: 291 Dimensions: 0.7 x 9.9 x 6.9 IN Publication Date: December 17, 2018

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Report copyright infringementby Emilie Declaron (Author), Howexpert (Author)- Learn how to become a professional burlesque dancer, with clear detailed steps illustrated by real-life examples of famous performers from the 20th century and current stars, and beneficiate from a former performer's insight- Discover the legends of the art form and its origins, find out what kind of performer you want to become, enter a world of glamour and glitter you never suspected existed - Practice the basics of burlesque dancing with step-by-step explanations of moves, poses, walks, and a detailed analysis of famous classic burlesque routines like the fan dance- Read tutorials on how to create or customize your own costumes and props, learn how to style your hair like a burlesque starlet, try out professional make-up tips to look your best onstage - Develop your first burlesque routine with clear advice and examples on themes and songs, find out how the pros rehearse backstage to dazzle onstage- Get useful advice to interact with your audience and make the most of your first time performing a burlesque routine at an event, looking every inch the professional- Find out tips on getting your first burlesque bookings and the fees you might expect, and learn how you can develop your career and start working as a professional burlesque dancer full-time About the ExpertEmilie Declaron is a content writer and literary translator with over ten years of experience. She speaks five languages including English, French and Bulgarian, and currently works all over the world. Emilie performed as a burlesque dancer in her twenties, mostly in the UK where she lived but also in continental Europe. She ran her own burlesque show from 2012 to 2015, the Lady Loco events in the North East of England, and also organized one-off variety events in various venues. She still is an avid supporter of the scene and follows closely any recent development in the burlesque world. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts. Number of Pages: 108 Dimensions: 0.22 x 7.99 x 5 IN Publication Date: June 19, 2018

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Lamotte (Author)Written by an industry venteran with 40 years of experience, this book is the new edition of Costume DesignAuthor BiographyCostume Designer on Goonies, Rambo III, The Wind and the Lion, The Last of the Mohicans and many more Number of Pages: 210 Dimensions: 0.52 x 8.78 x 6.15 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: February 01, 2010

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Report copyright infringementby Leslie Cunningham (Author)There are many art and entertainment resources that reference the contributions and important roles women of color play in shaping the art of dance in North America. However, it is rare to encounter a historically rich and visually stunning book that is dedicated solely to the brown skin showgirl or black burlesque of the early- to mid- 20th century. BROWN SKIN SHOWGIRLS is a black and white photographic celebration of the many brave African American and Cuban women who performed exotic, rumba, salsa, calypso, striptease and much more on Leon Claxton's Harlem in Havana Revue during the heyday of burlesque. This book is guaranteed to expand your knowledge of these performers who helped shape American entertainment and popular culture as we know it today. Many of them have transitioned or their whereabouts are unknown. All attempt have been made to verify the names of the individuals appearing in this book. Thanks to this special collector's edition, they will never be forgotten. Get ready to be titillated! Visit harleminhavana.com. Number of Pages: 70 Dimensions: 0.14 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: July 04, 2015

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Report copyright infringementby Jane Briggeman (Editor)Typically, comedy skits performed on the burlesque stage were handed down from one generation to the next. Comics, straight men, and talking women who performed in these scenes usually learned them from others by word of mouth. The material was frequently changed to best fit the local theatre, the audience, or even the situation. 'Burlesque: A Collection Of Comedy Blackouts' helps us to remember just some of these forgotten routines. Whatever you want to call them; skits, scenes, routines, bits, or blackouts - if you like comedy from legendary burlesque, this is the book for you! Number of Pages: 310 Dimensions: 0.65 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 27, 2012

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Report copyright infringementby John Greiner (Author)A stunning collection of 25 poems by John Greiner of Queens, New York, published in June 2017 by Crisis Chronicles Press. "The first thing you'll notice when reading John Greiner is that his work changes like a spider web. The pieces in Turnstile Burlesque show a writer at the peak of his form, exploring his heart to push forward in the evolution of his own creativity. These poems are our past and our future, they are the pulse of a city sidewalk, a love letter to Ted Berrigan's New York and an accessible glimpse into what's happening now and what's happening now is John Greiner. Join him." -John Dorsey, author of Appalachian Frankenstein. Cover art by Steven B. Smith.Author BiographyJohn Greiner is a poet, playwright and short fiction writer who lives in Queens, NY. His previous publications include The Laundrymen (Wandering Head Press, 2016), Bodega Roses (Good Cop/Bad Cop Press, 2014), Modulation Age (Wandering Head Press, 2012), Shooting Side Glances (ISMs Press, 2011) and Relics From a Hell's Kitchen Pawn Shop (Ronin Press, 2010). Greiner's plays have been produced in New York City, Chicago and Gloucester, MA. His work with photographer Carrie Crow has been shown in galleries, museums and public spaces in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Venice, Hamburg and Berlin. Number of Pages: 36 Dimensions: 0.07 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: June 02, 2017

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Report copyright infringementby R. Turner Wilcox (Author)A treasury of ethnic dress, this book ranges from the Amish of Pennsylvania to the Zulu of South Africa. Alphabetical entries cover more than 150 countries and regions, each represented by six or more illustrations. The survey covers not only all countries in which native dress is still worn but also those in which traditional garb appears only on festive occasions.Six hundred drawings by the author include images of men, women, and children and show details of characteristic decorative motifs and accessories. Captions on facing pages describe the costumes and their associated traditions. A valuable resource for designers, teachers, students, and researchers, this volume will fascinate everyone with an interest in the customs, designs, fabrics, and colors of international dress.Author BiographyThe fashion editor of Women's Wear Daily from 1910 to 1915, R. Turner Wilcox possessed a wealth of knowledge about style, based on research that covered a variety of cultures over centuries. Number of Pages: 240 Dimensions: 0.6 x 9.1 x 6.4 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: April 21, 2011

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Report copyright infringementby Becki Ross (Author)Drawing on extensive archival materials and fifty first-person accounts of former dancers, strip-club owners, booking agents, choreographers, and musicians, Ross reveals stories that are deeply flavoured with an era before "striptease fell from grace because the world stopped dreaming."Author BiographyBecki L. Ross is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology and the Chair of the Women's and Gender Studies Program at the University of British Columbia. Number of Pages: 368 Dimensions: 1 x 8.9 x 6 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: July 25, 2009

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Report copyright infringementby Beetlejuice Movie Art (Author)A fantastic movie prop replica of he Handbook for the Recently Deceased! This is a lined, blank journal notebook with beautiful colored cream pages. This is perfect to use for your Beetlejuice Halloween costume, then have a handy journal to use after, or proudly display as a coffee table book/conversation piece... Number of Pages: 62 Dimensions: 0.16 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 14, 2024 Large Print: Yes

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Report copyright infringementby Jacki Willson (Author)If the burlesque stripper, with her bawdy spirit and unruly insubordination, has emerged for many as a new 'empowering' model for the sexually aware woman, then she also strikes horror in the heart of second wave feminism. Embodied by high profile artistes such as Dita von Teese and Catherine D'Lish, the explosive revival of striptease, burlesque and overt female sexual performance has proved no less alluring to a new generation of women artists familiar with the provocative work of 70's performance artists such as Hannah Wilke and Carolee Schneeman. Eloquent on 'prettiness' and power, desire and 'knowingness', money, sex and class, and with an extensive knowledge of burlesque's rich tradition, Willson raises long overdue questions about women's erotic expression within a 'postfeminist' condition. The 'new burlesque' demands above all a response - this fresh, brazen, provocative book at last provides it.Author BiographyJacki Willson is Visiting Lecturer at Nottingham University and Lecturer at South Nottingham College. She is also a practising artist. Number of Pages: 240 Dimensions: 0.58 x 8.51 x 5.64 IN Publication Date: January 01, 2008

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