Trav S.D. (Travis Stewart) is best known for his books "No Applause, Just Throw Money: The Book That Made Vaudeville Famous" and "Chain of Fools: Silent Comedy and Its Legacies from Nickleodeons to Youtube" as well as his historical pop culture blog Travalanche (travsd.wordpress.com). He has written for The New York Times, The Village Voice, American Theatre, Time Out New York, and many another publication. Hire him for your next birthday party or Bar Mitzvah.