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Doug Higley 1942 - 2022 7152 Posts |
The How-To Grind Show manual is now OFF Sale. I will be rewriting it with some new concepts and a few major changes. This should please all those who are currently DOING the specific show taught. I'm assuming it must have reached it's saturation point by now so I figure I'll pull it before I hear that there are too many out there with the show. The new version will NOT feature a specific show to be replicated...so you current Zibiteers should be safe from upstarts.
It was a great run for a long time but for the sake of all those out there doing the show I'm pulling the plug. Those with the current plan PLEASE respect those doing the show in the field (and me) and NOT offer it or email it or sell it on ebay. That would be VERY un-cool. Keep your eye open for the new REVISED How-To which will have a different name and purpouse. There are more changes coming...stay tuned.
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Believe me....you do NOT want to be uncool to Doug "The Hitman" Higley.
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Doug Higley 1942 - 2022 7152 Posts |
Actually that read wrong-ish...the new How-To will not exactly be a How-To but a little book of ideas. I do not intend to advocate any particular kind of show...that has been done...though I do intend to remain a maker of Zibits.
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Dr. Van Van Mojo Special user 570 Posts |
Doug,
That is sad news indeed. I've read nothing but good things about Zibits and the How-To. The How-to was a major influence on me wanting to purchase a Zibit and I was looking forward to setting up my own single-o grind show. I've had my eye on a Zibit for some time now and was finally near being able to purchase one (next month if all went well). If there had been some notice that this was going to be pulled I'd have gone ahead and bought the how-to manual. I didn't buy the how-to ahead of time since it was included with a Zibit order and I was going on faith that it is all you and others said it was. Will the new book of ideas be included with a zibit order? Will it have enough info for someone who has never done this type of thing to get started and make some money at it? George |
Seth speaks Inner circle New Mexico 1250 Posts |
Yeah, that is heartbreaking news... don't know why I kept putting it off! Hey Doug, what about a Final Three Days Sale before finally letting it go..? I know I'm not the only moron who was procrastinating til I had the cash for a zibit!! Heh...
Anyway, best success with the new book, which I will definitely pick up sooner! Seth |
Harley Newman Inner circle 5117 Posts |
Heartbreaking?
This is good news! May Doug never stagnate!
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus” -Mark Twain
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Doug Higley 1942 - 2022 7152 Posts |
You know when I came up with this SPECIFIC idea for a simple relatively low-cost way to get into the biz...even part time if you wanted to, side show was recieving last rights everywhere. Obituary notices right and left. A little grindshow or sideshow was for the most part a shock or surprise when seen at a flea market or most fairs...out of sight, out of mind so, a surprise for most of the population. Well, that's not the case anymore. It seems everybody and their uncle is knocking nails in their nose, eBay is infested with so-called 'sideshow' gaffs. Vibrant new shows are appearing coast to coast. Sideshow is back, even though still fringe, it's out of the weeds of the cemetary.
Nothing could make me happier! Maybe I had a miniscule part in the re-birth. Cool. When I first started at this, there was me and Frierson...The legasy to be filled at that time was Homer Tate's. I'm happy to continue that portion of my contribution to the growing 'industry' and community...I just think it's time for the 'Strange Thing' show to ride on it's laurels and not continue to feed new clones into the system. The show and it's parameters are so specific, the elements so interrelated, so refined if you will, that if anything is changed, it is no longer that particular show. And I think at this stage, that's a good thing. Thus I'd like to relinquish all responsibilty for stifling the potential growth of new ideas. This SPECIFIC show has been done for many years. Since the late 80's? (I forget.) That's enough. There are enough out there to entertain the masses...there are enough show folks who got their start with it still doing it. Basically I feel I did my job and if I continue to feed this stuff out there, there comes a point where it will not be beneficial. SO...I made my name with the gaffs. I never meant to be an information source or god forbid a 'guru'. It was just a good idea to share. You did it as written or you didn't. I think it is still a great idea and yes it still works. Best not to wait till it doesn't. My goal has always been to be helpful not start a religion or be responsible if you make it or don't make it. Fortunately all those that I'm aware of that followed the plan made it work. I'm working on a new version as I said. It will contain all the good stuff, the chemistry...it will mainly be the WHY this show worked and how these fundimental principles can be put to work in other types of shows. At least that's the goal. It will not advocate this SPECIFIC show over any other but it will show HOW others used it. It will be up to the showman/woman to get a Zibit and do 'something' with it. You will be able to pull the essence out of it and do irt if you want to...I'll just no longer be an advocate...just an old gaff maker, making and selling dopey ludicrous 'things'. So what does this mean??? Well...one thing is, it means I no longer have to feel like maybe I should price these to get a 'piece of the action' since you are going to take the Zibit out and make a killing. Yeah, goal is to lower prices somewhat or at least just price this stuff like any other collectable or art object rather than as a mini-business. I taught a lot of people, got a lot of people into the game, worried over everyone's successes...I have a huge 'family' out there...well...you 'get it' I hope...Hopefully somebody will get creative and take it all to the next level. I have felt a lot of pride in being able to help a lot of y'all over the years...and most recently to advise Mike Miello (Dr. Mythsonian) on his new show and direction. He has talent to burn! I see fantastic artists like Kevin Gerrone run with Mark Frierson's guidence and turn it into his own. Grind Show is alive and well. Cool. D Oh...and yes...I'm still here to consult if you like. I ain't deasd yet...and Higley Zibit will still be made. (unless I hit the lottery.)
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Doug Higley 1942 - 2022 7152 Posts |
Lots of changes here. take nothing for granted...ASK! Somethings will no longer be made...some new things added. Watch the site!!!
Will be starting a LIST as well for Zibits and stuff ie: "Serving Number 12" etc. with your designated number ON LINE so you can follow progress!...solid delivery dates a goal. Also attempting to start a 'Store 13' concept where there will be certain things IN STOCK for imediate shipment. This will probably be in November.
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Jimmy Vee Regular user Jimmy Vee 176 Posts |
Doug, we should talk about this a bit. I can give you some feedback and direction.
J |
Doug Higley 1942 - 2022 7152 Posts |
I was about to offer you some feedback and direction. haha
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Jimmy Vee Regular user Jimmy Vee 176 Posts |
Doug,
When you talk I'm always all ears my friend. J |
Doug Higley 1942 - 2022 7152 Posts |
What a team!! An extraordinary occurance in this age of "Who can you trust to follow through?" or "Who can you count on to do what you say your going to do?"
Well, I know Jimmy is one! And vice Versa...extraordinary.
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Eddie Garland Inner circle Hells Kitchen, New York City 4207 Posts |
Doug is no dummy...
You can always trust a ventriloquist. Real ones anyway...not the fictional ones so much... |
ufo Inner circle Phoenix, Arizona 1185 Posts |
Doug. All I can say is that the precise moment that the Zibit happened for me was very very important and we are and always will be grateful for the discovery of 'grinding'. You are a phantom among men sir.
"What's your drug?" she asked. "Hope" he said, "The most addicting one of all."
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Doug Higley 1942 - 2022 7152 Posts |
One of the cahnges is a name change. PROP Corn FX. You may have noticed it. Better to see it. http://grindshow.com
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Eddie Garland Inner circle Hells Kitchen, New York City 4207 Posts |
I love the new looks!
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