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Issue #23

 

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A Brief History of the Renaissance Faire
By Duke Shadow
The world of Renaissance faires now covers the entire nation and has sent its roots out across the globe. But more than 30 years ago, no one had ever heard of a Renaissance festival. What is the story of this ever-changing and multi-colored creation?

The Rewards of Producing Your Own Renaissance Faire
By Gwyneth of Avalon
Starting a Renaissance faire should only be undertaken by those who have access to large amounts of money or credit, who are good organizers, publicists and schmoozers, for producing a Renaissance festival is rewarding, challenging and even fun-but never easy.

Creating a Successful Booth at Faire
By Roxianne Moore
Renaissance faire crafters and merchants come from many walks of life. Some have melded a life-long love of things medieval to artistic talents, while others have adapted their regular businesses to fit a period theme. But from whichever direction a faire merchant comes, one of the keys to success is a successful booth.

 

Destriers, Derring-Do and Devotion: Behind the Scenes at the MSR Jousting Team.
By Ken Mondschein



Bill Palmer: The Magical, Mystical Merlin the Magician
By Bruce Schmidt
 

 

 Mastering the Mesmerizing Moves of the Belly Dance
By Julie Anne Eason

 

 
The Courtly Queens of the Renaissance Faires

 

Featured Columns
The Costumer's Creation:
The Making of the Bumroll
Heraldry:
The Colorful History of Armorial Banners and
Standards



Culinary Delights:
The Food of the Courtesan

Castle Lore: What is a Castle?

From the Shoppe: God Save the Queen! The Life and Times of KRF's Queen Katherine

The Compleat Gamester: Turning the Tables: The Surprising History of Backgammon

 

Plus Game, Book, Music and Movie Reviews, and 2001 Faire and Festival Listings!



 

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