Spectacle & Mirth

The Adventures & Hijinks of one Carmel Clavin. Creative Producer & Wearer of Grand Hats.

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Goddess of Fate and the Raven Queen

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tv shows with time travel organizations/bureaus/police/agencies/whatever should have a department with instead of a tech genius eating candy, it’s a harried seamstress or fashion designer who is like

“1450 italy? does it look like I have the time to dye you wool? nO. YOU’RE GOING TO THE 1980s”

and throws shoulder pads at the hapless time agent

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“I literally made three- THREE- 18th century corsets last week. You can wait until one of them gets back, or you can go sometime post-1920s, because if I have to sew one more god damn channel I will literally lose my mind.”

“Upper middle class?!?!? You told me upper class! FUCK YEAH THERE’S A DIFFERENCE!!!”

“How about kimoNO.”

“Look me in the eyes. I do not care what you want. This is the 1500s. You absolutely cannot wear trousers.”

“Another court gown?? Here’s a novel idea: go as a peasant for once in your life. Why do you do this to me? You’re fucking sadists that’s why.”

“Don’t mind me, I’ll just be up all night hand painting silk.”

“THE POLICY IS ONE MONTH’S ADVANCE NOTICE ON PRE-1900s WOMEN’S FASHION FOR A REASON, DEBRA.”

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Yassssss

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It seems the Victorians also found word play amusing. From 1891. 

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thumbing away the time

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Sneak peek! Tomorrow's Teacup Cabaret will feature unnecessary staging props and mariachi versions of Tina Tuner songs.

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"Contact" an erotic Potterverse fan fiction featuring the Whomping Willow and the Ford Anglia. We read this aloud at Spectacle & Mirth’s Wizard Cabaret. 

Author is Katie Crandol

Reader is Carmel Clavin

Photos by Isaac Harrell

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Presenting the MAd Madam Mim realness at the Wizard Teacup Cabaret at the Queen City Potter Party.

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Introducing the Pulp Raconteur wherein I read you amazing and sometimes hilariously silly pulp novels from mid century America. 

If you love Science fiction, audio books, fantasy, retro futurism, or paperback culture COME WITH ME! 

Everyone gets access to audio and video files every week ( 1 chapter, usually about 20 minutes long) and if you LOVE it, consider supporting me on Patreon. Holy Cats! 

www.patreon.com/spectacleandmirth

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Bessie Stringfield (1911-1993): The Motorcycle Queen of Miami

She was a great woman. Full entry here. Book here. Art notes after the cut.

Keep reading

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Queen Mab’s Fairy Realm

London George Newnes 1901 

Illustrators include Arthur Rackham

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Marvelous Mechanical maiden is almost ready for the street! Catch her in downtown #stauntonva this afternoon. #ladyrobot #paintedlady

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Caught by intrepid collaborator of #thekettle and 2 time #shenfringe Heretic on her travels in AVL! SURPRISE. We are everywhere.

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I am booked solid for the next 3 months with shows, friends, travel, theater, and festivals! Where will I see you? (at Farmhouse Kitchen & Wares)

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You think you’re coming to the Bug Rock Candy Mountains? Not if you didn’t #madlib the lyrics with us…#hobo #cabaret (at The Kettle)

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She’s just a #sword swallowing #sideshow girl trying to #reachforthestars …or a lost balloon. Same difference. . . #obscurday #thekettle #balloons #davinci #flyingmachine #cabaret #lovelyandweird (at The Kettle)