Secrets of the Sideshows
by Joe Nickell
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+/Very Good+
- ISBN 10
- 0813123585
- ISBN 13
- 9780813123585
- Seller
-
Fitzroy North, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
An engaging exploration of the history and marvels of the midway. From the tricks of ancient Egyptian magicians the wonders of London's eighteenth century Bartholomew Fair to the golden age of P. T. Barnum's sideshows, Nickell reveals the structure of the shows, specific methods behind the performances, and showmen's tactics for recruiting performers and attracting crowds.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bob's Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 50
- Title
- Secrets of the Sideshows
- Author
- Joe Nickell
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0813123585
- ISBN 13
- 9780813123585
- Publisher
- University Press of Kentucky
- Place of Publication
- Lexington, Kentucky, U.s.a
- Date Published
- August 30, 2005
- Keywords
- sideshow, carnival, midway
- Bookseller catalogs
- Bob's Books;
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- is a worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc....