Show Business

Name: Show Business
Author: Boyd Ellanby

By Boyd Ellanby

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A first-person narrator visits a late-night Luna City bar and listens to a garrulous Venusian promoter describe plans to import exotic Martian performers for the tourist trade. The promoter spins tales of daring inland voyages, recruited chorus girls, and vaudeville acts featuring trained local animals, while the narrator reacts with skepticism and amused complicity. The story examines the mechanics of show business in an interplanetary setting—promotion, novelty, and tall tales—and uses light satire and anecdotal voice to portray how commerce, entertainment, and exoticism intertwine in a speculative, humorous vignette.

About the Author

Boyd Ellanby

Boyd Ellanby was a speculative fiction author known for his imaginative storytelling and unique narrative style. His works often blend elements of science fiction and fantasy, exploring themes of human experience and the cosmos. Among his notable titles is "A Toothache on Zenob," which showcases his ability to weave humor and adventure into thought-provoking scenarios. Ellanby's contributions to the genre reflect a creative mind that invites readers to ponder the complexities of existence while enjoying engaging plots. His diverse range of stories, including "Chain Reaction" and "Show Business," continue to resonate with fans of classic speculative literature.