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Monthly Archives: January 2006
Magic
Two Finger Party Levitation – Google Video
by Brian David Phillips •
Howard Wang sent me a Chinese write up on how to perform this effect and next time he comes up from Kaoshiung to Taipei for one of my hypnosis workshops, we will get a group of victims . . . er, willing volunteers . . . and give it a go. It’s an interesting effect.…
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Life of Brian’s Brian AWOL for a few days
by Brian David Phillips •
The Phillips clan is heading South to Taichung for a few days. Will be visiting friends. Regular posting will resume upon our return. All the best, Brian
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Taipei’s BDSM Company . . . Fleshbotted
by Brian David Phillips •
Kool . . . the good (or naughty as the case may be) folks at BDSM Company in Taipei have been linked by Fleshbot which is a feather in anyone’s cap. See the English introduction page. I hadn’t been aware of the site previously so you learn something new every day.
Hypnosis Videos, Walkabout Trance Street Hypnosis
Hypnocast Episode Thirteen . . .
. . . Eye and Triangle Mental Force Trick pattern
by Brian David Phillips •
Eye and Triangle Mental Force Trick pattern (1:38, 16.8 megs.). In this episode of the Brian David Phillips Hypnocast (audioblog and videoblog podcast) we demonstate a simple walkabout trance process. This week, the Hypnocast is a video episode recorded during our recent Walkabout Trance event in Taipei (see my workshop posts at Life of Brian…
Intuitionist: Psychic Intuitionism, Metaphysical Hypnosis, Tarot
Tarot, Astrology, synchronicities and stuff
by Brian David Phillips •
Recently, a query came up on the TarotL email list of which I am a co-moderator. A fellow decided to post a cry for assistance for advice on astrology as he believes that one’s horoscope has the power to tell people accurate information about themselves and their fate. He posted his name, birth date, birth…
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I Heart Huckabees
by Brian David Phillips •
Lorraine and I watched I Heart Huckabees last night . . . not knowing what sort of a film we were in for. Kaye started watching it but gave up early as it’s just not appropriate for her. However, Lorraine and I loved it. I found it to be a delightful existential romp . .…
3D/VR/AR/360°, Cosplay
New 3D Rig goodness . . .
by Brian David Phillips •
Well . . . we now have a new rig for digital stereo photography . . . two Sony V3 digital cameras on a twin-rig, external flash with sync, using a LANC Shepherd Pro to control the cameras. Been wanting one of these rigs for some time. Got the LANC Shepherd Pro from Rob Crockett…
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Iconique . . .
by Brian David Phillips •
Nicely done . . . Iconique Fashion Magazine: Fashion, Lifestyle, Art, Beauty . . . beautiful layout and design.
3D/VR/AR/360°
Konica Minolta withdraw from camera business
by Brian David Phillips •
Big news . . . the field just got a lot smaller . . . Konica Minolta withdraw from camera business . . . no more cameras, film, the works . . . some of the Konica and Minolta assets will go to Sony for Digital SLRs but the rest of the business is getting…
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PATRYK REBISZ
by Brian David Phillips •
Speaking of films and work by Partyk Rebisz, you really want to check out his beautiful short film Between You and Me which was shot entirely with a Canon EOS 20D still digital camera. A beautiful film shot with still photography and it looks like a movie. It is extremely well done. My daughter Kaye…
3D/VR/AR/360°
Fake Flatness . . . by Partyk Rebisz
by Brian David Phillips •
Patryk Rebisz has some beautiful pieces in his Fake Flatness gallery of short quicktime clips that are like wobble stereos but much more beautiful. Well done work. Wow. See his films and videos as well.
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Gaia . . . fever . . .
by Brian David Phillips •
James Lovelock writes that . . .
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6 Ex-Chiefs of E.P.A. Urge Action on Greenhouse Gases
by Brian David Phillips •
Five of the Six were chief of EPA under Republican administrations and they’re all saying that the current administration is wasting time . . . when time is not there to be wasted . . . 6 Ex-Chiefs of E.P.A. Urge Action on Greenhouse Gases . . . notable quote . . . “To sit…
3D/VR/AR/360°
Camera Toss . . .
by Brian David Phillips •
Hmmmm . . . something new to learn every day . . . Camera Toss . . . the art of throwing your camera in the air while it takes an eposure and seeing what random prettiness you get. Here is a pool of cameratoss images shared by folks from all over the planet who…
Eroticatrance
One Thousand Orgasms . . .
by Brian David Phillips •
I teach workshops and more on how to guide someone into sexual excitement and bring them to orgasm through hypnosis or focused trance . . . . it’s something I am interested in and really quite good at, considered an expert in it, but my friend Aaron is taking it to the next level. In…
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Free Photo Booth . . .
by Brian David Phillips •
One of my students sent me this link saying it’s funny . . . Free Photo Booth . . . she’s right. Thanks, Stacy.
3D/VR/AR/360°
Nikon Plans to Stop Making Most Cameras That Use Film
by Brian David Phillips •
Joining the same trend in other manufacturers, Nikon Plans to Stop Making Most Cameras That Use Film. Kodak and Canon have similarly gone digital away from film. Film camera sales have dropped dramatically, accounting for only 3% of Nikon’s sales this year down from 16% the previous year. Digital has pretty much won on the…
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Hair-esy . . . never say never
by Brian David Phillips •
Hiromi writes a manifesto for pubes . . . Hair-esy . . . never say never . . . you never know what might come up later . . . you currently have a preference not to shave, but sometimes people play with different things. Some folks say they won’t shave but they still trim…
Hypnosis Videos, Walkabout Trance Street Hypnosis
Hypnocast Episode Twelve . . .
. . . Phillips Variation Arm Pull Instant Hypnosis Induction
by Brian David Phillips •
Phillips Variation Arm Pull Instant Hypnosis Induction (3:39, 37.3 megs.). In this episode of the Brian David Phillips Hypnocast (audioblog and videoblog podcast) we demonstate a simple walkabout trance process. This week, the Hypnocast is a video episode recorded during our recent Walkabout Trance event in Taipei (see my workshop posts at Life of Brian…
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legal experts recommend Canada legalize polygamy
by Brian David Phillips •
This week, Melissa Leong reports that Legal experts recommend Canada legalize polygamy . . . for a variety of reasons . . . and that support laws for women be strengthened . . . A new study commissioned by the federal government recommends Canada legalize polygamy and change legislation to help women and children living…
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Chechen leader backs polygamy
by Brian David Phillips •
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov backs polygamy in an effort to offset gender imbalances and population decline . . . War-torn Chechnya must embrace polygamy to counter a gender imbalance caused by years of armed conflict, says the pro-Kremlin head of the militia that enforces control in most of the republic. Ramzan Kadyrov, 29, a father…
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Isn’t “avoiding people with an agenda” and agenda?
by Brian David Phillips •
Salt Lake Tribune reports that new HBO series makes polygamy weirdly normal and quotes the creators of the new drama series exploring the life of a polygamous family as saying they did a lot of research and read the newspapers and books dealing with the issue but purposefully stayed clear of the groups that are…
Hypnosis in the News
hypnotism spells results for team
by Brian David Phillips •
The BBC carries a bit on sports hypnosis in the news . . . Hypnotism spells results for team . . . A Devon football club is thanking a hypnotist for its run of good results. Torquay United held Premiership club Birmingham City to a draw in the FA Cup last weekend and has been…
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Christmas in Prison
by Brian David Phillips •
Anarchy in Taiwan writes about celebrating Christmas in Prison . . . a special event where folks get to visit the “foreign” prison in Taiwan. It’s quite the heart tugger . . . the sign at the airport is real, folks, just don’t risk it. Excellent post.