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Jean-Luc.R. Inner circle QUEBEC - CANADA 1488 Posts |
I read somewhere that it is to be published in March 2007 : "MIND BLOWING" book by James Biss.
I wonder what is the content of this upcoming book. Knowing the great success of his first book Messing With Minds. I think it is going to be a huge seller. Any information ??? Posted: Feb 14, 2007 5:53pm ----------------------------------------- I think Mr James Biss is a member her at the Café. Any more info on your book Mr Biss? |
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bubbleburst2004 Veteran user 370 Posts |
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On 2007-02-12 10:04, RIVARDJLR wrote: I suspect you'll find , you've read it all before bb |
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Jean-Luc.R. Inner circle QUEBEC - CANADA 1488 Posts |
Not sure what you mean???? I am looking forward to get this book.It is not out yet .
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Jeff J. Special user Connecticut 787 Posts |
I think he is referring to some other threads (one of which you initiated) involving James Biss that evolved into allegations of copying other peoples material (books and props). I have no personal knowledge or opinion regarding the items in question as I do not own, nor have I seen the material. I am just aware of the other threads and the allegations posed.
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bubbleburst2004 Veteran user 370 Posts |
Thanks Jeff,
Yes Biss products all seem to be reworkings of others work usually without proper crediting, or no research into previous efforts.. Book, BumaBoard, signiling system ... why should we expect the next to be any different? |
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Jean-Luc.R. Inner circle QUEBEC - CANADA 1488 Posts |
I have seen Mr Biss on a dvd performance and I think that he is a great entertainer .The presentations and routining are just wonderful.That is what it is all about.
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bubbleburst2004 Veteran user 370 Posts |
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On 2007-03-02 14:12, RIVARDJLR wrote: How very very sad that post is bb |
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Ringo Loyal user 287 Posts |
Let's judge the book when it appears. And actually, I look forward to the book...
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Jean-Luc.R. Inner circle QUEBEC - CANADA 1488 Posts |
Bubbleburst is your name? That is the effect on me too...Pretty strange!
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CinChiller Elite user Germany 404 Posts |
Any informations about this book?
Is it already released?
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Jean-Luc.R. Inner circle QUEBEC - CANADA 1488 Posts |
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION!
#3 PRE-RELEASE DVD OF "MIND BLOWING" From JAMES BISS Up for auction is a first (#3 of only 10) look at the DVD which will be included with the upcoming book "MIND BLOWING" - the much anticipated sequel to MESSING WITH MINDS (now out of print). The new book carries on with his innovative theme of creating the illusion of psychic ability by the audience and is scheduled for release this Spring. This DVD features not one, but TWO, full live performances in two very different and real world venues. (These are not typical "LLaughable magic video" crowds!) One was filmed with four cameras for a television pilot at the famous Second City comedy club. The second show is a multi-camera shoot from his "Dirty Minds" show at a popular night club/dance hall. These spectator reactions are dynamic, surprising and unpredictable and you'll see Biss respond to all kinds of challenges that come up. Included is a discusssion with Canadian hypnotist & magician, Dave Curran, explaining the methods and behind-the-scenes secrets of both shows - featuring all NEW material. But you'll also hear a full audio commentary of both shows, as a menu choice item, to learn exactly what's going on throughout the performance. Like a "director's commentary", you'll learn exactly what's going on in James Biss's mind as you re-watch the presentations. There's never been a mentalism video quite like it! ...And you won't have to wait until the MIND BLOWING book is released. Your successful bid on this #3/10 DVD package includes the full length professional DVD of MIND BLOWING material... PLUS: Personalized and signed certificate of authenticity for collectors Bonus disk of James Biss's previous performance DVD from the rare Extremely Mental Edition Bonus double DVD case with limited edition MIND CHANGER switch bag |
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Bertrand Thornley Loyal user Tampa, FL 278 Posts |
In 2004 something unfortunate happened to Bubbleburst. That is why his onscreen persona seems a bit fetid. That is strange how his name expresses his overriding motivation.
"Disbelief in magic can force a poor soul into believing in government and business." Tom Robbins
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Jean-Luc.R. Inner circle QUEBEC - CANADA 1488 Posts |
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bubbleburst2004 Veteran user 370 Posts |
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On 2008-02-07 04:32, Bertrand Thornley wrote: Actually you are right Bert, I did become quite sick in 2004. Sick of buying books and products that were badly researched and borrowed heavily from people who didn't get credited I got sick of yet another thread from certain people spruiking these products And I got sick of pompous twits claiming experience they clearly don't have. Yes of course my name expresses my motivation thanks for your concern bb |
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MagicDog Regular user Michigan 175 Posts |
In the Extremely Mental Edition Mr. Biss took the time to address what Mr. Bubbleburster had to say here and those like him, I guess it all comes down to what one believes.
I have been ripped off in the past by others and I was not real happy with Mr. Biss and his White Tiger, The item that came with it, not the effects that he offered, which more then made up for the dislike of the item. I found his book a good read and I am sure that his second one will be even better then the first, because Mr. Biss seems to learn from his mistakes. John
Make Everyday Magical
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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
Just saw his lecture this week... fabulous.
Learn more about my upcoming book of close up magic and theory SYNTHESIS & SECRETS: A Magic Book in Four Acts: https://www.michaelkrasworks.com/synthesis-secrets
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Eric Simmatis Regular user 118 Posts |
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On 2008-02-23 12:14, Michaelmystic2003 wrote: Where!?? I cant belive I missed it! |
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Jean-Luc.R. Inner circle QUEBEC - CANADA 1488 Posts |
I had the chance to view part of the upcoming DVD that will be available in March as a companion to the book from James Biss called MIND BLOWING.
The dvd (but not the book ) was available recently on Ebay directly from James Biss as a kind of prerelease promotion. The idea , as I understand it , is to have a full mentalism act on a dvd to illustrate the routines explained in the book that will come with it.You will see James Biss doing the full act twice for 2 different audiences with REAL PEOPLE in a comedy club in Toronto (Canada).Here is what Mr Biss Wrote about the dvd here on the Magic Café on Jan 28 : ''Just an update for your interest. We're just finishing up this week my new "MIND BLOWING" DVD. Just have to hammer out the menu and graphics work but all of the post production stuff is now complete. Our goal is to have the product ready for some lectures I'm doing in Canada in February. The plan is to include it with my new book of the same name, which, crossing my fingers, should be out by March. Not sure if and when the DVD will be available as a seperate item but feel free to PM me to get a personal copy of the disk only. Further to this thread, you'll be pleased to know that this new DVD contains TWO live performances - not a studio audience in the L&L tradition. The audiences are real and so are the challenges, successes and errors on my part. One is in a comedy club with about 200 people (the famous "Second City" in Toronto) and the other is with a larger, younger, tougher crowd in a big night club. The second is also a bit more naughty (R ish) as the show was marketed as "Dirty Minds" instead of my ususal "Mind Blowing". I know you'll find this highly amusing. We used multiple cameras for the shoot and the quality is quite good. I'm quite happy with the footage. I'm especially happy as we're including a "voice over" commentary option, like a Director's commentary on a commercial DVD. I REALLY liked this feature on Max Maven's NOTHING DVD and thought it was the best part of it, frankly. In the same way, you'll be able to listen to my thoughts and what I'm struggling to make happen, successfully or un, as you rewatch the performance. I'm very excited about this feature on this new DVD and I hope it will become much more common place with everyone's disks in the future. (There is of course, a traditional, Explanation segment as we've all come to expect...but even there, I've done things a bit differently, as I enjoy doing. The explanation of the effects from the first show are filmed just before the taping of the SECOND show a week or so later, so I'm resetting in real time in front of the camera, just before going on. And I'm refering to things I'm going to try doing differently...and you get to see the result.) It's cool stuff and I think you'll like this little project... Cheers, James''***********8 MY COMMENTS : This is a very entertaining dvd.Mr Biss is really dynamic and funny.This is a real professionnal in action in the real word for real people.It this the kind of stuff I wanted to see and learn from.Too many mentalism dvds were shot in front of a studio audience.You see here the real thing .And you will learn only from watching the show.But there is more. You see the 2 performances and you can watch it again with commentary in real time like in the Nothing dvd set from Mr Max Maven.The comments give you the little details that could make the difference between a good or abad presentation.Because it is all about presentation . You will see routines ( explained in the upcoming book) like : -Psycho Tattoo : divination by the audience of a tattoo on a women's skin on stage.It is based on a simple psychological force.The presentation is very interesting made just to open the show. -TAKING PICTURES :you reproduce many drawings made by members of the audience placed in large enveloppes.It uses special enveloppes that look very normal , I think , based on a well known principle .Really nice routine involving the audience participation. -ESP mindset : This is the one I prefer. Really good.Really entertaining and easy to do as I could figure.You have 5 chairs on stage numbered from 1 to 5. Five members of the audience take place on the chair they want.They choose one of the five ESP symbols .You correctly guess their choice.As a kicker they are all seated on the chair showing the symbol they choosed. Really good mentalism routine.Kind of chair prediction mixed with ESP matching test. -DATING GAME : this one is also really great stuff.Three spectators on stage will guess the cell phone number of a fourth one also on stage.You will guess the last digit yourself and make the call right away. I am really looking forward to the book and dvd release somewhere in March as stated by Mr Biss here on the Magic Café. |
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JamesBiss Veteran user Toronto, Canada 310 Posts |
Cheers guys!
MIND BLOWING is in the final stages of editing and should delight everyone except BB ;>). There's some great new material in it and I hope to have it out and available in stores worldwide by April. No word on the final price but I expect with DVD in the luxury padded cloth hardcover format, like the Extremely Mental Edition of Messing with Minds, it will be well under $89 at the retail level. Based upon the bidding of late on eBay for out of print copies of Messing With Minds on eBay ... it will be a wee bit of a bargain at that! ;>) Yikes! Warm regards from ccccCold Canada, James
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MagicDog Regular user Michigan 175 Posts |
Had a chance to read through the script for Mind Blowing and the DVD that will go along with it.
All I can say is if you liked Messing with Minds, you will not be unhappy with this. Great Job James John
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