Author: Adele Friel Rhindress
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780974468181
Category : Magic shows
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Harry Blackstone presented a full-evening production called the Show of 1001 Wonders. It lived up to that billing, as a stage-filling spectacle combining spectacular illusions, magnificent costumes, gorgeous girls, a corps of assistants, humor, dancing, and intimate conjuring, into a seamless two-hour production. Beginning at the turn of the 20th century, Blackstone toured North America ceaselessly. His matchless personality transcended theater footlights, and his magic set minds agog. By 1947, after over four decades entertaining the public, Harry Blackstone was unquestionably one of America¿s greatest and best-known magicians. It was in that year, at the age of 17, that Adele Friel was swept into Blackstone¿s world of magic. She joined the ranks of his show unexpectedly, making the transition from solo song-and-dance act to one of ¿Mr. B¿s¿ ¿gorgeous girls¿ in the blink of an eye. It was a decision that would change her life. For the next three seasons, she trouped with Blackstone, playing an integral role in his show, both onstage and backstage. Memoirs of an Elusive Moth gives readers a rare and intimate first-person account of one of America¿s greatest touring magic shows. Laid bare in its pages are many of the secrets behind Blackstone¿s magic, as well as details of life in the theater, behind the scenes, on the road, and more ¿ all told here for the first time.
Memoirs of an Elusive Moth
Author: Adele Friel Rhindress
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780974468181
Category : Magic shows
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Harry Blackstone presented a full-evening production called the Show of 1001 Wonders. It lived up to that billing, as a stage-filling spectacle combining spectacular illusions, magnificent costumes, gorgeous girls, a corps of assistants, humor, dancing, and intimate conjuring, into a seamless two-hour production. Beginning at the turn of the 20th century, Blackstone toured North America ceaselessly. His matchless personality transcended theater footlights, and his magic set minds agog. By 1947, after over four decades entertaining the public, Harry Blackstone was unquestionably one of America¿s greatest and best-known magicians. It was in that year, at the age of 17, that Adele Friel was swept into Blackstone¿s world of magic. She joined the ranks of his show unexpectedly, making the transition from solo song-and-dance act to one of ¿Mr. B¿s¿ ¿gorgeous girls¿ in the blink of an eye. It was a decision that would change her life. For the next three seasons, she trouped with Blackstone, playing an integral role in his show, both onstage and backstage. Memoirs of an Elusive Moth gives readers a rare and intimate first-person account of one of America¿s greatest touring magic shows. Laid bare in its pages are many of the secrets behind Blackstone¿s magic, as well as details of life in the theater, behind the scenes, on the road, and more ¿ all told here for the first time.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780974468181
Category : Magic shows
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Harry Blackstone presented a full-evening production called the Show of 1001 Wonders. It lived up to that billing, as a stage-filling spectacle combining spectacular illusions, magnificent costumes, gorgeous girls, a corps of assistants, humor, dancing, and intimate conjuring, into a seamless two-hour production. Beginning at the turn of the 20th century, Blackstone toured North America ceaselessly. His matchless personality transcended theater footlights, and his magic set minds agog. By 1947, after over four decades entertaining the public, Harry Blackstone was unquestionably one of America¿s greatest and best-known magicians. It was in that year, at the age of 17, that Adele Friel was swept into Blackstone¿s world of magic. She joined the ranks of his show unexpectedly, making the transition from solo song-and-dance act to one of ¿Mr. B¿s¿ ¿gorgeous girls¿ in the blink of an eye. It was a decision that would change her life. For the next three seasons, she trouped with Blackstone, playing an integral role in his show, both onstage and backstage. Memoirs of an Elusive Moth gives readers a rare and intimate first-person account of one of America¿s greatest touring magic shows. Laid bare in its pages are many of the secrets behind Blackstone¿s magic, as well as details of life in the theater, behind the scenes, on the road, and more ¿ all told here for the first time.
The Elusive Moth
Author: Ingrid Winterbach
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781934824771
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In the hope of winning her father's approval, Karolina Ferreira, an entomologist, goes to a small Free State town to research the survival strategies of a rare moth species. Tormented by memories of her family and plagued by erotic dreams, Karolina spends her nights playing snooker, drinking whisky and dancing herself into a state of euphoria with the mysterious Kolyn. As political, spiritual and sexual tensions in the small town rise, a murder will take place, lovers will meet in the cemetery, and friendships will fall apart, as violence erupts around.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781934824771
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In the hope of winning her father's approval, Karolina Ferreira, an entomologist, goes to a small Free State town to research the survival strategies of a rare moth species. Tormented by memories of her family and plagued by erotic dreams, Karolina spends her nights playing snooker, drinking whisky and dancing herself into a state of euphoria with the mysterious Kolyn. As political, spiritual and sexual tensions in the small town rise, a murder will take place, lovers will meet in the cemetery, and friendships will fall apart, as violence erupts around.
The Elusive Moth
Author: Ingrid Winterbach
Publisher: NB Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Karolina Ferreira, an entomologist, goes to a small Free State town to do research on the survival strategies of a rare moth species. During the day, Willie September, a natural healer, introduces Karolina to the mysteries of the drought-stricken veld. At night she is introduced and exposed to the town's political intrigue and power games, while playing snooker, drinking whisky in the ladies bar, and dancing the tango.This novel was published originally in Afrikaans under the title, Karolina Ferreira and is reworked and revised here by the author.
Publisher: NB Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Karolina Ferreira, an entomologist, goes to a small Free State town to do research on the survival strategies of a rare moth species. During the day, Willie September, a natural healer, introduces Karolina to the mysteries of the drought-stricken veld. At night she is introduced and exposed to the town's political intrigue and power games, while playing snooker, drinking whisky in the ladies bar, and dancing the tango.This novel was published originally in Afrikaans under the title, Karolina Ferreira and is reworked and revised here by the author.
The Monarch Butterfly and The Cecropia Moth
Author: Monica Taylor
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525514970
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Two books in one! After five years of observation, documentation, and photography, it was a privilege to preserve these fleeting moments in time. With over ninety close-up and beautifully detailed photographic images, you will learn about the amazing transformation of the monarch butterfly and the elusive, nocturnal cecropia moth. This book features a spectacular photographic depiction of both the monarch butterfly and the cecropia moth through their entire life cycle. Every step by step image is detailed and explained with clear, kid-friendly language that can also be enjoyed by adults. All the documentation and photography is taken from southern Ontario, Canada.
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525514970
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Two books in one! After five years of observation, documentation, and photography, it was a privilege to preserve these fleeting moments in time. With over ninety close-up and beautifully detailed photographic images, you will learn about the amazing transformation of the monarch butterfly and the elusive, nocturnal cecropia moth. This book features a spectacular photographic depiction of both the monarch butterfly and the cecropia moth through their entire life cycle. Every step by step image is detailed and explained with clear, kid-friendly language that can also be enjoyed by adults. All the documentation and photography is taken from southern Ontario, Canada.
A Summer of Silk Moths
Author: Margaret Willey
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738715409
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
A seventeen-year-old boy and girl learn long-held secrets about their pasts as they overcome their initial antipathy toward one another on a Michigan nature preserve dedicated to her dead father.
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738715409
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
A seventeen-year-old boy and girl learn long-held secrets about their pasts as they overcome their initial antipathy toward one another on a Michigan nature preserve dedicated to her dead father.
The Blue Moth Motel
Author: Olivia Robinson
Publisher: Breakwater Books
ISBN: 9781550819113
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A haunting and evocative exploration of the meaning of family and home. Ingrid and Norah have an unconventional upbringing--growing up in a motel, raised by their mother and her female partner. When a new owner takes over, everyone's nervous, but Ada teaches the girls music. Years later in England, studying to be a soloist, Ingrid loses her voice and must decide what to do. She hears from Norah, who's reviving a party that began during their childhood to celebrate the arrival of mysterious and elusive blue moths. The Blue Moth Motel deals with family dynamics, grief, and the concept of home.
Publisher: Breakwater Books
ISBN: 9781550819113
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A haunting and evocative exploration of the meaning of family and home. Ingrid and Norah have an unconventional upbringing--growing up in a motel, raised by their mother and her female partner. When a new owner takes over, everyone's nervous, but Ada teaches the girls music. Years later in England, studying to be a soloist, Ingrid loses her voice and must decide what to do. She hears from Norah, who's reviving a party that began during their childhood to celebrate the arrival of mysterious and elusive blue moths. The Blue Moth Motel deals with family dynamics, grief, and the concept of home.
The Book of Happenstance
Author: Ingrid Winterbach
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781934824337
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A middle aged lexicographer, Helena, travels alone to Durban to assist in the creation of a dictionary of Afrikaans words that have fallen out of use. Shortly after her arrival, her flat is burgled and her precious lifetime's collection of shells is stolen. Meeting with indifference from the local police, she decides to investigate the crime on her own, with the help of her new friend Sof who works at the Museum of Natural History. While investigating the crime, Helena reflects on her life and her ex husband, daughter, childhood and her married boss who she is falling for.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781934824337
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A middle aged lexicographer, Helena, travels alone to Durban to assist in the creation of a dictionary of Afrikaans words that have fallen out of use. Shortly after her arrival, her flat is burgled and her precious lifetime's collection of shells is stolen. Meeting with indifference from the local police, she decides to investigate the crime on her own, with the help of her new friend Sof who works at the Museum of Natural History. While investigating the crime, Helena reflects on her life and her ex husband, daughter, childhood and her married boss who she is falling for.
The Red Moth
Author: Sam Eastland
Publisher: Inspector Pekkala
ISBN: 9780571278480
Category : Amber art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
As this gripping action thriller opens it is the summer of 1941 and Russia has been invaded.
Publisher: Inspector Pekkala
ISBN: 9780571278480
Category : Amber art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
As this gripping action thriller opens it is the summer of 1941 and Russia has been invaded.
Butterflies and Moths of the World
Author: Alain Eid
Publisher: Booksales
ISBN: 9780785808251
Category : Butterflies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Examines the physical characteristics, metamorphosis, and different species of butterflies and moths.
Publisher: Booksales
ISBN: 9780785808251
Category : Butterflies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Examines the physical characteristics, metamorphosis, and different species of butterflies and moths.
Peterson Field Guide To Moths Of Northeastern North America
Author: David Beadle
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547727437
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 635
Book Description
There are thousands of moth species in the northeast of North America, and while it might seem that they are all drab grays and browns, there is actually a startling variety. They come in a rainbow of colors, from brilliant oranges and pinks to soft greens and violets. There are moths with colorful leopard-like spots, and ones that look more like B-movie aliens; some that are as large as your hand, and others the size of a grain of rice. With helpful tips on how to attract and identify moths, range maps and season graphs showing when and where to find each species, and clear photographs that use the unique Peterson arrow system for easy identification, this guide provides everything an amateur or experienced moth-watcher needs. Sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0547727437
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 635
Book Description
There are thousands of moth species in the northeast of North America, and while it might seem that they are all drab grays and browns, there is actually a startling variety. They come in a rainbow of colors, from brilliant oranges and pinks to soft greens and violets. There are moths with colorful leopard-like spots, and ones that look more like B-movie aliens; some that are as large as your hand, and others the size of a grain of rice. With helpful tips on how to attract and identify moths, range maps and season graphs showing when and where to find each species, and clear photographs that use the unique Peterson arrow system for easy identification, this guide provides everything an amateur or experienced moth-watcher needs. Sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute.