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About Me

A thrilling, visually arresting journey into the history, culture, and celebrity of Lucha Libre wrestling. Mondo Lucha a Go-Go is the go-to guide for anyone drawn to this bizarre and honorable world.In Latin America, Lucha Libre wrestling has piqued an obsession with, and loyalty to, their own brand of extreme ringside action. Worldwide, it has transcended its roots to become one of the new superstars of pop culture.In Mondo Lucha a Go-Go, Dan Madigan takes readers on a sensational and revealing journey from the birth of the sport to its current incarnation as a mainstream phenomenom. He traces its history and influence, and profiles some of the biggest celebrity Lucha Libre wrestlers. This book is the ultimate guide for die-hard fans and the curious alike, and is packed with bad-ass photos, wrestling cards, handbills, and mementos. Madigan also presents personal recollections, quotes, and stories from Luchadores, whose theatrics provide the backdrop for this completely unique experience in sports.

My Interests

Lucha Libre, Mexican Wrestling, Lucha Va Voom, Photography
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"Mondo Lucha a Go-Go" author, Dan Madigan has been behind the scenes of professional wrestling for quite some time. A novelist & screenwriter, his film - "See No Evil" - was released by Lionsgate in May 2006 and is now available on DVD. He lives in Los Angeles and goes by the Lucha name Baron von Bava."Mondo Lucha a Go-Go" features the Photography of Edward McGinty , Dorothy Lee & Daniel Chavira - with an introduction by Professional Wrestling Legend, Kurt Angle and Horror Film Master, Tobe Hooper (Director of the Horror Classic, "Texas Chainsaw Massacre").

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Music:

Los Straitjackets

Books:

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Heroes:

El Santo, Blue Demon, Mil Mascaras

My Blog

Reading by former WWE writer Ranjan Chibber

Saturday, May 05, 2007 at 01:00 PM at Olsson's Arlington/Courthouse, 2111 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, (703)525-4227 Join former WWE Writer Ranjan Chibber, Ph.D., as he reads from his chapter celebr...
Posted by Mondo Lucha a Go-Go on Thu, 03 May 2007 11:39:00 PST

More Screenings this weekend!

Please join us for the Screening of "Morning Fall" Directed by "Mondo Lucha" Featured Photographer, Edward McGinty. The film recently won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Short Film at the Malibu Interna...
Posted by Mondo Lucha a Go-Go on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 02:56:00 PST

Mondo Lucha Booksigning

Please join us for a "Mondo Lucha" booksigning -Author Dan Madigan will sign "Mondo Lucha A Go-Go"Date/Time: Saturday April 28, 2007 - 5:00pm - 7:00pmLocation: Under the Bridge Bookstore and GallerySt...
Posted by Mondo Lucha a Go-Go on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 02:48:00 PST

Screenings & Shizzle

Please join me at the LA premiere of my short film, "Morning Fall" (a mere 9 minutes).1) It is screening Sun. 4/15 - 3pm at the American Cinematheque Aero Theatre @1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica...
Posted by Mondo Lucha a Go-Go on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 05:30:00 PST

James Gunn says, "MONDO LUCHA is a million times better than SEE NO EVIL!"

MONDO LUCHA A GO-GO!Review by James Gunn - Infamous Writer/Director of "Slither"Check it out @ JamesGunn.com"This is a new book by my buddy Dan Madigan, about the insane world of masked Mexican wrestl...
Posted by Mondo Lucha a Go-Go on Sun, 08 Apr 2007 09:07:00 PST

"Mondo Lucha a Go-Go" in Bookstores TODAY!!!

"Mondo Lucha a Go-Go" is in Bookstores TODAY!!! If you are even thinking about picking it up for you and your friends (they makes great gifts), please go to www.MondoLucha.info and get it NOW at a HUG...
Posted by Mondo Lucha a Go-Go on Tue, 03 Apr 2007 11:53:00 PST

Upcoming "Mondo Lucha" Events

Upcoming "Mondo Lucha a Go-Go" EventsSaturday, April 7th at 2 pm Dan Madigan signing his new non-fiction book, "Mondo Lucha: The Bizarre & Honorable World of Wild Mexican Wrestling" & Keith Rainvill...
Posted by Mondo Lucha a Go-Go on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:57:00 PST

"Mondo Lucha a Go-Go" Release Date THIS TUESDAY 4/3

"Mondo Lucha a Go-Go" is coming THIS TUESDAY to a Bookstore near YOU!!! (Release Date - April 3)***ORDER NOW at a HUGE DISCOUNT @ Amazon.com***...
Posted by Mondo Lucha a Go-Go on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:17:00 PST

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Review 1/10/07

Deadlier Than The Male - Lucha LibrosReview by Christa FaustIn that corner, weighing 272 pages: MONDO LUCHA A GO GO: The Bizarre and Honorable World of Wild Mexican Wrestling by Dan Madigan. Don't let...
Posted by Mondo Lucha a Go-Go on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:35:00 PST