New projects are in the works, as well as an outreach to the younger demographic. So, read on.
XRAY:
This effect is creating a genuine frenzy of interest. It's wonderful that the plot is being taken seriously. "Tinkerers" and creative workers such as Robert Farmer are interested enough to start exploring alternate methods and nuances. Bob calls XRAY a "killer plot." Joshua Jay loved XRAY and publicly stated that it fooled him real bad. Same with Justin Miller and Robert Smith.
And, did you see the cool demo that fooled our friend Craig Petty on the Wizard Product Review. "Worker of the week" (3/11/10), too! As I say, both Steve and I are chuffed!
See the performance of XRAY here. It's about half way through the show. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSI4Vx6reLg
The XRAY book is available as an instantly downloadable PDF by visiting http://www.wowbound.com and looking in the "Downloads" section.
Or, you can find the nicely printed paperback version at your local dealer. This is printed on high quality paper, 30 pages, with color cover, 8.5 inches by 11 inches.
BACKSTORY PROJECT:
This has grown of late. A sudden LITTLE flurry of new subscribers. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
BACKSTORY MEMBERSHIP is a great deal. If you would like to know more about subscribing, please hit http://www.wowbound.com You'll find a panel in the "Downloads" section. Scroll down until you hit it. There you will find the details of the CATCH - UP PACK and how to download a FREE PDF that introduces you to the BACKSTORY PROJECT and tips you a free effect from the never before published Ben Harris Notebook.
Here's the link to the FREE PDF http://www.wowbound.com/backstoryoverview.pdf
BACKSTORY is currently priced at $59.95. You receive the "Catch-Up Pack" (see wowbound.com) with over $90.00 worth of INSTANT DOWNLOADS.
Then, every month, another NEW RELEASE (from the ongoing digitization) will be sent to you. This will continue for at least another TWO YEARS. We are only about a third of the way through the process of digitizing the back catalog. There are dozens more releases to come.
So, do download the FREE PDF and take a look at what BACKSTORY MEMBERS are enjoying. The last two releases in the series, THROUGH THE UNIVERSE BACKWARDS, and DELIRIUM have been particularly popular. Why not check them out in the WEEKEND READER PROGRAM (see below).
WEEKEND READER:
This is an occasional special offer to our mailing list members. And it's available to you, right now. Here's how it works.Purchase any SINGLE download from our "Downloads" Section at http://www.wowbound.com (It could be our latest release DELIRIUM. Or maybe XRAY. What about FRIENDLY FIRE--the massive tome of effects from New Directions Magazine. Material from Sankey Lorayne, Marlo, Dusheck, Sixten Beme, and many, many more).
Any single download.
Then, read it over the weekend.
If, on Monday, you are not satisfied with your purchase, then just email and ask for a refund. So, why not give it a try RIGHT NOW, THE WEEKEND IS UPON US! Offer available until MONDAY 22, NOVEMBER, 2010.http://www.wowbound.com (In the downloads section!)
ESSAY ON CREATING MAGIC: "The Magic Session" is a new website for jamming and sharing. There's a cool chat room (The Lounge) where you can chat with other magi in "skype" style. Everyone sits there and riffles their cards and chats. There is also a section of pre-recorded cyber-lectures, and articles and other LIVE interaction. BEST NEWS IS IT'S FREE.
I've given them a small essay on "Creating Magic." It deals with the different approaches: from the top down, from the bottom up, etc. If you are interested in the processes, then have a read (IT'S FREE) at http://www.themagicsession.com
UPCOMING RELEASES:
Triple Treat--BackStory Installment (Nov, 2010) Previously unpublished, this is a stand-up version of "cards across". Conceived with Mark Trudinger in January 1990, this is the transposition of THREE SIGNED CARDS from the deck--to three separate wine glasses--ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STAGE (or room). No palming, just a subtle and devious series of mini deceptions--building to a smashing finale.
BackStory Members will receive this as their monthly installment. It will also be available from our downloads section for $10.00 (as a pdf )for non-members.
21st Century Metal Bending
Early in 2011 we'll be bringing you an exciting line-up of new releases. One of which is 21st Century Metal Bending. This is a total re-write of my book Gellerism Revealed from the mid 1980s. Much has changed over the ensuing decades, and, in many ways "metal bending" has been trivialized. It's often presented now-a-days as a "juggling sequence". Wham Bam, bend bend curl, bend, and dance! Unfortunately, such an approach does not do the effect the deep justice it deserves.
Metal bending, in the hands of the spectators, and in the homes of TV viewers, is a PROFOUND and STRIKING effect. But it needs presentation and dedication. I've attempted to bring the book right up date. New effects and methods have been added, and the entire work is being re-written from a more mature angle. After all, I was very young when I first documented the methods and psychological subtleties of Uri Geller.
Deadly Silent
Also, in the works is the final part of the SILENT RUNNING trilogy. This is called DEADLY SILENT. The contents vary the theme of SILENT RUNNING, stretching it in a variety of directions. The 40 page essay by martial arts expert Mark Trudinger will make your head spin. This is deep, tasty and zen-like. Add in a batch of novelty effects from Kyle MacNeil, and some other serious routines, and you've got VARIETY. This is a fitting finale to the series.
Anomalies
Another exciting step for us. This book is an exciting cross-section of real world magic with cards and...all sorts of things... from magician ***** *****! Can't tell you who right now, but he's a very clever guy. Variety, clever methods. Practical, real world.
This will be quite a substantial book and will be available as both a PRINTED version (from all fine dealers) and as a pdf direct from us and our online distributors.
Watch out for an announcement in early 2011.
So, why not kick back for the weekend.
Download a pdf as part of our WEEKEND READER promotion, check out the new http://www.themagicsession.com website, and HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND.
Cheers Ben Harris
www.wowbound.com
