[Ebook] Celebrations of Curious Characters By Ricky Jay.

Behold! “Celebrations of Curious Characters” by Ricky Jay unveils a realm of remarkable personalities! Explore arcane knowledge & mind-bending tales crafted by the master himself. A truly magical literary performance!

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Celebrations of Curious Characters By Ricky Jay: A Journey into the Extraordinary

Celebrations of Curious Characters invites you to explore the fascinating world of Ricky Jay—master magician, historian, and unparalleled storyteller. This book is a treasure trove of astonishing tales and rare insights, adapted from his beloved radio series “Jay’s Journal of the Air.”

Dive into a collection of one-page anecdotes that showcase the most bizarre and captivating performers from history:

• Limbless jugglers and banjo-picking birds that defy imagination
• Anglo-Texan saxophone-playing Siamese twins who mesmerize audiences
• Musical prodigies, cannonball catchers, and conmen who blur the line between reality and illusion

Each story is accompanied by exquisite engravings, mezzotints, and broadsheets from Ricky Jay’s personal collection, adding a visual dimension to these extraordinary tales.

Discover mind-bending feats like a man who crafted a model of Lincoln Cathedral from 1,000,800 bottle corks, a woman who was continuously pregnant for six-and-a-half years, and a theatrical strongman who became the world’s leading Egyptologist. Along the way, enjoy delightful digressions on time, money, and the colorful argot of thieves.

Whether you’re a fan of history, magic, or the simply bizarre, Celebrations of Curious Characters is a must-read that will leave you marveling at the quirks of human ingenuity.