Porteous, Samuel D.
Ching Ling Foo: America's - First Chinese Superstar
- ISBN 13:
- 9781951943202
- author:
- Porteous, Samuel D.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Drowsy Emperor Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 500
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Ching Ling Foo: America's First Chinese Superstar is a fascinating account of the life and career of Ching Ling Foo, a Chinese magician who rose to unprecedented fame in early 20th-century America. Foo's journey was marked by numerous challenges, including stage attacks, deportation attempts, and the loss of his homeland. Despite these obstacles, Foo achieved remarkable success as a performer, becoming one of the highest-paid and most popular entertainers in the United States during the vaudeville era. His impact on American popular culture was significant, inspiring a mania for Chinese magic and attracting numerous copycats. A talented musician and acrobat, Foo's family also made important contributions to the development of sound recordings and international magic competitions. This book tells the story of Ching Ling Foo's remarkable life and career, exploring the intersection of Chinese and Western cultures in the early 20th century.
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