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Bunkum Entertainments: Being A Collection Of Laughable Skits On Conjuring, Physiognomy, Juggling, Performing Fleas, Waxworks, Panorama, Phrenology, Ph
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ISBN13: 9781247370514
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Oct 4 2011
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.47 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Bunkum Entertainments is a delightful collection of humorous skits by Robert Ganthony, lampooning popular entertainments of the late 19th century. This compilation offers a peek into the world of vaudeville and stage shows, cleverly satirizing conjuring, physiognomy, juggling, performing fleas, waxworks, panoramas, phrenology, phonographs, second sight, lightning calculators, ventriloquism, and spiritualism.
Ganthony's witty sketches provide both amusement and a critical perspective on the fads and fascinations of the era. This book is perfect for readers interested in theater history, popular culture, and vintage humor, offering a timeless collection of laughable parodies.
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Bunkum Entertainments: Being A Collection Of Original Laughable Skits (1895)
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