In Lessons from The Maestro from Focal Press, famed Hollywood and theatre stuntman, trainer, and fight director, David L. Boushey, writes about his life, the history of stage, screen combat, and stunt work, and how to enter the entertainment industry.

Charting his illustrious career that spanned over 45 years, 400 theatre credits, and 45 films, Boushey narrates the events and decisions that lead him to enter the entertainment industry and documents for the first time his founding of multiple national and international associations for fight directors and stuntmen. He provides a roadmap for individuals aspiring to work in the theatre and film industry, providing information on training, auditioning, networking, unions, different paths one might take, and tips on how to be a successful stunt performer in a competitive industry.

Part autobiography, part how-to guide to the entertainment business from the foremost authority in stage combat and stunt work, this book is a resource for professional and aspiring fight and intimacy directors and stunt performers in theatre and film. David L. Boushey is the founder of The Society of American Fight Directors, The United Stuntmen's Association, and the International Stunt School. He was also inducted into the Hollywood Stuntmen's Hall of Fame.