Project Gutenberg 2015-07-29 Public domain in the USA. 304 Carlton 1881 1942 Philps, Arthur Carlton Carlton, Arthur Philips Twenty Years of Spoof and Bluff Produced by MWS, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Twenty Years of Spoof and Bluff" by Carlton is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the fascinating life of the author, who recounts his journey from being a young telegraph messenger boy to becoming a skilled performer in the entertainment world, filled with anecdotes and experiences from his career. Through a blend of humor and hardship, Carlton shares insights into the world of street performances and conjuring, recounting the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to Carlton's early experiences, revealing his humble beginnings and the tough circumstances that led him to pursue a career in show business. He describes his initial attempts at public entertainment, including busking on the sands of Southend, where he faces challenges such as stage fright and the threat of rowdy competitors. As he learns the ropes of showmanship, Carlton's resourcefulness and determination allow him to navigate hardships, setting the stage for his remarkable transformation and the many adventures to come in the vibrant world of entertainment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Carlton, 1881-1941 Magicians -- Great Britain -- Biography GV Text Category: Humour Category: Biographies 586567 2025-07-20T04:08:58.051135 text/html 573297 2024-10-24T17:47:31 text/html 1165776 2025-07-20T04:09:06.686129 application/epub+zip 1162524 2025-07-20T04:08:59.794165 application/epub+zip 326872 2025-07-20T04:08:58.964121 application/epub+zip 1304934 2025-07-20T04:09:11.923015 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1252450 2025-07-20T04:09:05.819086 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 419052 2022-09-22T12:33:13.817287 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 529754 2025-07-20T04:08:57.004089 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 509885 2024-10-24T17:47:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17041 2025-07-20T04:09:12.064027 application/rdf+xml 13686 2025-07-20T04:08:59.063087 image/jpeg 2534 2025-07-20T04:08:59.014071 image/jpeg 1054978 2025-07-20T04:08:58.135071 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog