This Would be an Awesome Hobby
Self-described (at least according to Google Translate) showman Camille Renversade has a marvelous routine where he dresses in Victorian-esque garb and gives lectures about the anatomy and habits of supernatural creatures. Last September he gave a presentation on “la malédiction des loups” at the Lyon Museum of Natural History.
From his site, it looks like he does this sort of thing fairly often: He’s got lecture material and props covering mermaids, dragons, and what may be my favorite version of Nessie ever. Even if you don’t want to bother with running everything through Translate, his site is definitely worth browsing just for his photos: His presentations involve a whole collection of photos, illustrations, notes, and other supporting documentation.
If you feel like you need an excuse to dress up as a steampunk adventurer and/or create more props for your cabinet of curiosities, this would be a lot of fun. Give lectures at museums or libraries, or make it part of your persona for cosplay.
(via Propnomicon)
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February 4th, 2015 at 12:14 pm
We used to play a game called “Stump the Professor”. One person would take up a Professorship of something weird or supernatural (my favourite was merpeople)and the audience would try to ask a question for which the Professor couldn’t come up with an answer. Great game, especially after a few drinks.
February 4th, 2015 at 12:18 pm
And whoever stumped the Professor became the next Professor in the game. Subjects could not be repeated.
February 4th, 2015 at 1:43 pm
Do the museums in question know what he’s doing, or does he just show up? Because the latter would be 100% more awesome.
Docent: Sir…you can’t just…
Renversade: [in horrible French accent] Away! Do you know who I am? The inestimable [imagine THAT in a bad French accent!] Professor Camille Renversade of Par-ee! Go and speak to your, how you say, head-of-museum and tell him I must have no further interruptions! [impressive hair quivers]
February 8th, 2015 at 12:02 pm
Oh, how I wish this could be a real job! Imagine the elementary school lectures! Thank you for giving me a new dream…