1,723円 In this poetic handbook, written when he was just twenty-three, the world-famous high-wire artist Philippe Petit offers a window into the world of his craft. Petit masterfully explains how preparation and self-control contributed to such feats as walking between the towers of Notre Dame and the W...

983円 'A promising young historian with a taste for the exotic.' Stephen Fry The Wonders is a radical new history of the Victorian age: meet the forgotten and extraordinary freak performers whose talents and disabilities helped define an era. On 23 March, 1844, General Tom Thumb, at 25 inches tall, ent...

9,285円 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...

2,735円 Amidst epidemics of youth alienation and cultural polarization, community-based artistic practices are sprouting up around the world as antidotes to policies of austerity and social exclusion. Rejecting the radical individualism of the neoliberal era, many artistic projects promote collectivity a...

1,892円 A practical guide to overcoming fear from the daredevil who has walked on a tightrope across Times Square and the Grand Canyon. Nik Wallenda is a seventh-generation member of the Flying Wallendas, a circus family known for performing dangerous feats without safety nets. Nik is known for his darin...

150円 In "The Art of Iugling or Legerdemaine," Samuel Rid presents a comprehensive exploration of the art of juggling and sleight of hand, bridging the practical with the philosophical. Written in a didactic style, the book combines instruction with anecdotes, making it both an informative manual and a...

310円 In 'The Young Acrobat of the Great North American Circus' by Horatio Jr. Alger, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the world of circus performers in 19th century America. The book is written in a straightforward and engaging style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. Al...

150円 In "Theatrical and Circus Life or, Secrets of the Stage, Green-Room and Sawdust Arena," John J. Jennings deftly explores the intricate world of performance, weaving together personal anecdotes and detailed observations to unveil the hidden dynamics of theater and circus life in the late 19th cent...

150円 Giuseppe Pinetti's "Physical Amusements and Diverting Experiments" is a captivating exploration of scientific curiosity and entertainment, meticulously weaving together principles of physics and chemistry with engaging experiments. Written in the late 18th century, this work exemplifies the Enlig...

9,948円 Minstrel Traditions: Mediated Blackface in the Jazz Age explores the place and influence of black racial impersonation in US society during a crucial and transitional time period. Minstrelsy was absorbed into mass-culture media that was either invented or reached widespread national prominence du...

500円 Carabistouille ? Un drôle de nom pour un drôle de cirque ! C’est que Monsieur Achille, son directeur, est bien décidé à rassembler autour de lui les artistes les plus incroyables et les plus déjantés possible pour présenter un spectacle unique au monde, que nul n’aurait pu imaginer ! Le public se...

700円 It's time to make your hobby pay! Join Two-time Canadian Yoyo Champion "Mryoyothrower" (aka J.D. McKay) as he guides you through his journey to creating a successful business selling his favourite toy! -set up a small business and plan for growth-stand out with your own unique marketing strategy ...