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Sydney Olympics Also Featured Fake Performances

In 2000, city's orchestra mimed to backing tape—by ensemble from Melbourne

Aug 26, 08 2:38 PM CDT
(Newser) - The world was shocked to learn that Chinese singer Lin Miaoke was really just a pretty lip-syncher, but fakery seems to be par for the Olympic course: the Sydney Symphony has disclosed that its performers mimed to a backing tape during the 2000 opening ceremony. "It's correct that we... More »

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China • 2008 Beijing Olympics • pageant • pantomime • 2000 Sydney Olympics • symphony • lip sync

Mime Marcel Marceau Is Dead

'Bip' entertained millions without uttering a sound

Sep 23, 07 6:57 AM CDT
(Newser) - The world's most famous mime, Marcel Marceau, died yesterday in Paris at 84. The beloved French performer traveled the globe to entertain millions with the agile movements of his dancer's body and the joy and pathos of his white-face expressions. "Mime, like music, knows neither borders nor nationalities,"... More »

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obituary • Marcel Marceau • mime • pantomime • Children of Paradise

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