The Show Won't Go On

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The Most Shocking, Bizarre, and Historic Deaths of Performers Onstage

By Jeff Abraham and Burt Kearns

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The Show Won't Go On is the first comprehensive study of a unique and bizarre phenomenon: performers who have died while onstage. It explores stories across various entertainment genres, from famous figures to obscure artists, presenting dramatic and accurate recountings of their final moments 'doing what they loved.' Filled with rare anecdotes, exclusive interviews, and fascinating characters, the book offers a gripping experience perfect for dipping into at any point.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in show business, true crime, and entertaining historical anecdotes about performers and the unexpected moments of their deaths onstage. It will especially appeal to fans of comedy, theatre, and music who appreciate darkly fascinating stories behind the spotlight.

There has never been a show business book quite like The Show Won't Go On , the first comprehensive study of a bizarre phenomenon: performers who died onstage.

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There has never been a show business book quite like The Show Won't Go On, the first comprehensive study of a bizarre phenomenon: performers who died onstage.

From the comedy magician who dropped dead on live television to the amateur thespian who expired during a play called The Art of Murder, the book is a celebration of lives both famous and obscure, as well as a dramatic and accurate recounting of events leading to the moments they died 'doing what they loved.'

The Show Won't Go On covers almost every genre of entertainment, and is full of unearthed anecdotes, exclusive interviews, colourful characters, and ironic twists. With dozens of heart-stopping stories, it's the perfect book to dip into on any page.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised as "a wonderful read for those looking for a unique twist on true crime" by Booklist, the book is celebrated for its fascinating and fun approach to showbiz history. Comedian Gilbert Gottfried found it particularly engaging, while illustrator Drew Friedman described it as "a gift from heaven" that answers longstanding questions and dispels myths. Author Kliph Nesteroff calls it "a remarkable read" and a celebration of life despite its morbid theme, and comedian Richard Lewis endorses it as "a great read".

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781641602174

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Chicago Review Press

Illustration: 40

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 152.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Burt Kearns Jeff Abraham Non-Fiction

About the Author

Jeff Abraham is a public relations executive who's regarded as one of Hollywood's top comedy historians and go-to pop culture experts. Burt Kearnsis an award-winning television and film producer, director, writer, journalist-and author of the controversial memoirTabloid Baby.

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