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by **Jing** » Aug 3rd, '11, 13:22

Interesting programme last night, that looked at the origins of the traveling fair, freak shows, side shows, boxing shows, early cinema, carnival games, and of course rides, and how they morphed into modern day theme parks. Also some interesting stories about the show men that ran it. It's on iplayer.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b012zmy7/Time_Shift_Series_11_All_the_Fun_of_the_Fair/

by **daleshrimpton** » Aug 3rd, '11, 14:28

I Recorded it to watch tonight.

by **daleshrimpton** » Aug 3rd, '11, 20:10

just watching it now. Jon Marshall..is very good. Facinating stuff too!

by **Madelon Hoedt** » Aug 3rd, '11, 20:36

Watching it, too, and becoming more and more convinced my academic future is up North. Fairground Archives in Sheffield, magic in Huddersfield, and experts from Manchester and Salford University...

by **Jobasha** » Aug 3rd, '11, 21:32

Up North is the only way to go. No point in studying amongst the Southern Faries. It was nice seeing Jon. Jon encouraged me to join the Hull magic circle originally. It would have been nice to see a few of his own sideshow illusions, but it was covering a lot in an hour. Very interesting. Thanks for highlighting it was on.

by **Madelon Hoedt** » Aug 3rd, '11, 22:41

Jobasha: but I get to mess around with stage blood and traumatise students, so it's not all bad.

by **Jing** » Aug 8th, '11, 17:49

Circus episode is on this week,
9pm BBC 4.

by **Madelon Hoedt** » Aug 8th, '11, 17:57

Thanks!

by **Jackelyn** » Aug 16th, '11, 10:09

Jobasha wrote:Up North is the only way to go. No point in studying amongst the Southern Faries. It was nice seeing Jon. Jon encouraged me to join the Hull magic circle originally. It would have been nice to see a few of his own sideshow illusions, but it was covering a lot in an hour. Very interesting. Thanks for highlighting it was on.

Why the north is the only way out? ? ?

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