Was there ever something like a carnival manual or sideshow instruction booklet sold only to Carneys? I know the readers passed knowledge from one to another and kep that information in files or books, but Im asking about something mor comprehensive.

I don't think this is really what you want, but...

https://drgentlemans.blogspot.com/2016/12/brills-bible.html

Getting close. Love it and thanks for the info! What I want may not even exist.

Brill sold plans, many of which were somewhat...how shall we say this...questionable. There were measurements that didn't work, things not explained well, third-hand information. But they gave ideas. He owed me a batch when he died.

There are a number of books that cover games, and several that have explanations for stunts. Please don't learn stunts from a book. Even a simple one can get you badly hurt.

I'm not a big fan of stunts HArley. I admire those who perform them, but I'm not a big fan of risk or pain!
Im looking for a book with a great title or premise to utilize in a carnival themed effect.