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  • Dancing Through Life
    Dorothy Dean Stevens
    Internationally traveled and familiar with salons and personalities of the dance world, we find a stroll through the years as Dorothy Dean Stevens gives us glimpses of personal encounters with leading dancers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. She begins by tracing her ancestors settling in the west; on through her early years, then to her entrance into the hallowed hal...
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    32,21 €

  • Men in Blackface
    Seymour Stark
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    18,67 €

  • The Fashionable Dancer’s Casket or the Ball-Room Instructor - A New and Splendid Work on Dancing, Etiquette, Deportment and the Toilet
    Charles Durang
    A famous nineteenth century guide to Civil War dance that includes illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Contents Include: The Toilet The Ball Room Quadrille Le Pantalon-L’Ete La Poule Trenise-La Pastorale Finale Coulon’s Double Quadrille Plain Cotillions The Polka Manner of Dancing it Rules and Steps of the Polka As Taught by R. Coulon As Taught by Cellarius Rules to be...
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    43,99 €

  • Ballroom Dancing
    Alex Moore
    This early work on dancing is a fascinating read for any dance enthusiast. Extensively illustrated with 72 diagrams and photographs to complement comprehensive step-by-step guides to a variety of dance steps. Contents Include: The Quickstep, The Waltz, The Foxtrot, The Tango, Popular Dances, Old Time Dances, Ballroom Novelty Dances and Games, and The Practical Side of Teaching....
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    48,08 €

  • Classic Secrets of Magic
    Bruce Elliot
    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 ’Chink-a-Chink’ and the ’Four Ace Trick’. Contents include: The Spectator’s Card is Produced - Corn-Cobs - Water, Water, Everywhere! - The Very Peripatetic Paddle - Those Four Aces! - The Miser’s...
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    49,49 €

  • The Royal Road to Card Magic
    Jean Hugard
    This antiquarian volume contains an easy-to-digest and novice-friendly guide to learning card tricks, with descriptions and instructions designed to teach the reader a number of shuffling techniques and related tricks. Written in clear, plain language and full of useful illustrations, this guide will appeal to the novice magician and those with an interest in learning card tric...
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    57,91 €

  • The Encyclopaedia of Dancing
    Chas. d’Albert / Chasd'Albert / Chasd’Albert
    Originally published in 1921. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ...
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    44,04 €

  • New Era Card Tricks - Magic with Cards
    A. Roterberc / ARoterberc
    Originally published in 1897. The author was a famous conjuror who many spent many years perfecting the hundreds of tricks and sleight of hand methods described here. Contents Include: SLEIGHTS : The Double Handed Pass The Force The Bridge The Glide The Color Change, etc. TRICKS WITH CARDS : Magic versus Mnemonics The Hypnotised card Cards Shot Against a Hat The Demon Envelope ...
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    59,02 €

  • The Boys’ Book of Magic
    Various
    Dating back to the 1930s, this illustrated compendium of magic tricks offers lots of practical instructions and advice for beginners and provides some interesting information on the history of magic. Contents include: Magic Tricks - Becoming A Master Magician - The First Programme - Make The Most of Your Show - Magic At Your Finger Tips - Wrinkles for Wizards - Masters of Magic...
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    55,11 €

  • The Whole Art of Ventriloquism
    Arthur Prince
    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 helpful diagrams, this volume is perfect for anyone looking for an introduction to ventriloquism. The chapters of this volume ...
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    44,34 €

  • Theory and Technique of Ballroom Dancing
    Victor Silvester
    Originally published in 1932, this is a wonderfully detailed guide to ballroom dancing by the then reigning world champion dancer. The book covers everything that is essential in connection with ballroom dancing, from a detailed description of the standardised figures down to the finer points which proclaim the expert dancer. It is a book that will make its appeal both to the n...
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    54,38 €

  • Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet
    Gail Grant
    From adagio to voyage, over 800 steps, movements, poses, and concepts are fully defined. A pronunciation guide and cross-references to alternate names for similar steps and positions that vary from the Russian to the French or Italian schools are also invaluable aids. ...
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    10,39 €

  • My Life and Dancing
    Maud Allan
    This vintage book is Maud Allen’s 1908 memoirs, “My Life and Dancing”. Maud Allen was a Canadian musician, actor, dancer, and choreographer. Famous for her impressionistic dancing and controversial career, Maud Allen has a fascinating story to tell that will interest those with a penchant for the dramatic arts. “My Life and Dancing” will also be of particular interest to young ...
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    32,84 €

  • Arms and the Man - An Anti-Romantic Comedy in Three Acts
    Bernard Shaw
    Arms And The Man’ is a three-act play written by Bernard Shaw in 1920. An ’anti-romantic comedy’, this play endeavours to attack the romantic notion of war by portraying a much more realistic illustration of its plights. A clever, witty, and subtle gem of theatre from the author of ’Pygmalion’ that continues to hold up more than 100 years after its writing, this is a play that ...
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    22,63 €

  • Modern Conjuring for Amateurs
    J. C. Cannell / JCCannell
    This book contains a detailed guide to learning magic tricks, written with the amateur in mind. In the pages of this book will be found an abundance of tricks, puzzles, and games of every sort and kind. The volume is indeed a mine of magic and amusement, rich enough to satisfy any one who loves to entertain or be entertained. Including simple, step-by-step instructions and help...
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    34,39 €

  • John Dene Of Toronto
    Herbert George Jenkins
    John Dene of Toronto: A Comedy of Whitehall is a satirical novel by Herbert George Jenkins, published in 1919. The book follows the story of John Dene, a Canadian businessman who arrives in London with a revolutionary new invention that could change the course of World War I. Dene’s eccentric behavior and unconventional methods quickly draw the attention of the British governme...
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    36,50 €

  • The Chances, A Comedy; Philaster, A Tragedy; Rule A Wife And Have A Wife, A Comedy (1777)
    Francis Beaumont / John Fletcher
    The Chances, A Comedy; Philaster, A Tragedy; Rule A Wife And Have A Wife, A Comedy is a collection of three plays written by the English playwrights Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher. The first play, The Chances, is a comedy that tells the story of two brothers who are separated at birth and later reunite, only to find themselves in love with the same woman. The second play, P...
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    36,44 €

  • Lucy And Their Majesties
    Benjamin Leopold Farjeon
    Lucy And Their Majesties: A Comedy In Wax is a novel written by Benjamin Leopold Farjeon and first published in 1904. The story is set in London and revolves around the character of Lucy, a young girl who works in a waxwork museum. Lucy is a talented artist and creates lifelike wax figures of historical figures and celebrities.One day, Lucy is approached by a group of people cl...
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    37,55 €

  • Sheridan’s Plays, Now Printed As He Wrote Them
    Frances Chamberlaine Sheridan / Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan
    Sheridan�������s Plays, Now Printed As He Wrote Them: And His Mother�������s Unpublished Comedy, A Journey To Bath (1902) is a book that contains the complete collection of plays written by Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan, a renowned Irish playwright and poet. The book includes all of Sheridan’s most famous works, such as The Rivals, The School for Scandal, and A Trip to Scarb...
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    37,48 €

  • Stage Confidences
    Clara Morris
    Stage Confidences: Talks About Players and Play Acting is a book written by Clara Morris and published in 1902. The book is a collection of essays and anecdotes about the world of theater and acting, as seen through the eyes of Morris, a well-known American actress from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Morris shares her insights and experiences as a performer, discussing...
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    37,49 €

  • Second In Command
    Robert Marshall
    ''Second In Command'' is a comedy play written by Robert Marshall and first published in 1910. The play is divided into four acts and centers around the character of John Weatherby, a wealthy and successful businessman who is used to being in charge. However, when his wife’s cousin, Charles, comes to visit and begins to take over the household, John finds himself relegated to t...
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    26,97 €

  • The Beaux-Stratagem
    George Farquhar
    The Beaux-Stratagem is a comedy play written by George Farquhar in 1707. The play is set in the town of Lichfield, England, and follows the adventures of two young men, Aimwell and Archer, who have come to the town with the intention of marrying wealthy women. The play is full of witty dialogue, mistaken identities, and romantic entanglements. Aimwell and Archer assume false id...
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    26,97 €

  • I’ve Come To Stay
    Mary Heaton Vorse
    ''I’ve Come To Stay: A Love Comedy Of Bohemia'' is a novel written by Mary Heaton Vorse and first published in 1919. The story follows the life of a young woman named Eve, who moves to New York City to pursue her dreams of becoming an artist. She quickly becomes part of a group of bohemian artists and intellectuals, and falls in love with a charming and handsome writer named Jo...
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    29,04 €

  • The Nuttiest, Wackiest, Funniest, Skits Ever!
    Stanley Snickelfoose
    This book is packed with 50 of the most hilarious comedy skits ever! All of the skits are easy-to-perform and utilize two or more performers. Are they nutty? Unquestionably! Will audiences enjoy them? Definitely! Are they outrageously fun? Absolutely! These side-splitting comedy skits are sure to tickle your funny bone and get you laughing out loud. Ideal for clowns, family ent...
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    17,60 €

  • Les Aristocraties
    Etienne Arago
    Les Aristocraties: A Comedy In Verse is a book written by Etienne Arago and originally published in 1868. The book is a comedic play written in verse, set in the aristocratic society of 19th century France. The plot revolves around the character of Countess de Montgiron, who is determined to marry off her daughter to a wealthy aristocrat. However, her plans are disrupted by the...
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    31,15 €

  • Dancing at the Crossroads
    Helena Wulff
    Dancing at the crossroads used to be young people´s opportunity to meet and enjoy themselves on mild summer evenings in the countryside in Ireland – until this practice was banned by law, the Public Dance Halls Act in 1935. Now a key metaphor in Irish cultural and political life, ´dancing at the crossroads´ also crystallizes the argument of this book: Irish dance, from Riverdan...
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    38,31 €

  • To Bear Witness
    Ted Dalbotten
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    19,77 €

  • To Bear Witness
    Ted Dalbotten
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    26,78 €

  • American Square Dances of the West and Southwest
    Lee Owens
    Take your partner by the hand and get ready to join the hoedown with this guide to square dancing, a fun and traditional way for friends, neighbours and families of all ages to keep fit and relax. First published in 1949, American Square Dances Of The West And Southwest is a simple and clear introduction to square dancing moves and calls. With the help of instructions and dia...
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    32,36 €

  • How’s Tricks? - 125 Tricks and Stunts to Amaze Your Friends
    Gerald L. Kaufman / Gerald LKaufman
    Comprised within this antique book is a fantastic collection of 125 impressive tricks and stunts to amaze your friends with. Complete with simple, concise descriptions and helpful illustrations, this text is ideal for the amateur and will also be of some value to the experienced magician looking to increase their magical repertoire. The chapters of this book include: ’Tricks ar...
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    17,86 €