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• n  the ability to present something (especially theatrical shows) in an attractive manner

• We don't learn why he and Amber and Rollergirl descended into the netherworld of sexual showmanship; they have dwelt in that Valley from the start.
• His audacious showmanship transfixed admirers like film star Ava Gardner, but it was for the bull--wounded and facing death at his sword--that he sometimes saved a kiss goodbye.
• Is the idea of showmanship an important underpinning of your type of humor? Yeah, I think so.

News & Articles

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• Does spectacle override sound?
  Showmanship, stage presence, and confidence all make for a fantastic musician, and inevitably lead to an even better live performance; but some musicians go above and beyond the call of duty.
  June 13, 2013 - Old Gold & Black
• Springville cowboy Montie Montana Jr., dies
  Montie Montana Jr., known all over the world for his cowboy showmanship, died Wednesday in Springville at the age of 78. Mr. Montana followed in his famous father’s — Montie Montana — footsteps as a showman, performer and entertainer. He had...
  June 13, 2013 - The Porterville Recorder

Quotes

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• Dan Aykroyd in Forbes
  In a statement released Tuesday by his publicist, Aykroyd said, "No one has ever integrated music, musicianship, dance and showmanship so effectively as did JB Every rap, hip-hop, house, soul, R&B, rock and pop artist practicing today has been...
• Usher Raymond in CTV.ca
  I have always admired Broadway actors for their showmanship, dedication and focus that goes into performing live on stage every night,the 27-year-old Usher said in a statement. "Being on Broadway allows you to connect to audiences in a...
• LeBron James in Reuters
  Whenever he decides to unlace his shoes man, the game will be missed without the big fellow, man,James said. "He brings showmanship, sportsmanship, all that laughter, he really brings everything to the game of basketball. Shaq is one of...