Creating my own Nemesis
by John Wardley
The autobiography of the man who brought the theme park concept to Britain,
and created some of the world's most thrilling rides and attractions.
He talks about his early beginnings in the theatre, circus and magical
cabaret, his time working on some of the most incredible special effects in
the James Bond films (including the famous bus crash scene in Live and Let
Die), and how he became associated with Madame Tussauds, the world's
most famous wax museum. This led to the development of Chessington World
of Adventures, then Alton Towers.
The book also tells of John's early association with John Collins at Barry
Island Pleasure Park in South Wales, who was looking for props for his Ghost
Train. The young Wardley ended up transforming the ride into Uncle
Frankenstein's Scream Machine, and supplying latex props to other
amusement operators.
ISBN Number: 978-1484049143
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 156
Publication Date: 2013
Publisher: John Wardley
RRP: f.9-;-99
Our Price: £6.99
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