Compleat Practical Joker.

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Summary: The Compleat Practical Joker
Review: A brilliant collection of stunning practical jokes, as dreamed up and executed by some of the most imaginatively funny people who have ever lived. Should be subtitled: Don't try this at home. For that matter, should be in print.

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Summary: Don't read this book in one sitting!
Review: You'll pass out from lack of oxygen for laughing so much! There is an original edition, and a 1992 reissue with an update in back from the late author. This HAS to be one of the funniest books ever written. A monograph on the practical joke. Deals with practical jokes in the past, with emphasis on Hollywood and the 1920s through 1940s. Don't get caught! There are even jokes in the index! I personally have purchased 4 copies of this over the years for friends, and of course for myself. I would not hesitate to give it to anybody over 12 (I would rate it PG, not for anything of a sexual, etc. nature, but you wouldn't want the little urchin getting some ideas on how to torture you!) Warning! If you don't find practical jokes (such as releasing a dozen moths in a movie theater after you've had a fight with the manager) funny, you may NOT think this is humorous.....