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Happy Birthday Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – A Tribute To The Prolific Genius Who Inspired Generations…

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:51:48 -0400

Happy Birthday Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – A Tribute To The Prolific Genius Who Inspired Generations…:

Today is a very special day for millions of people around the world, including myself. It is the day a man we owe so very much to was born, Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle. Doyle was born on May 22nd, 1859 at 11 Picardy Place in Edinburgh, Scotland to mother Mary Foley and father Charles Altamont Doyle. His early life was not exactly the picture of perfection, his father caused the family great tribulation due to raging alcoholism and psychiatric illness.

Yet despite the problems caused by his father, Doyle went on to become a doctor after studying medicine at the University Of Edinburgh. However he didn’t stop there, he also became one of the most prolific writers in history. When I say prolific, I mean just that; Aside from the four novels and fifty six short stories Doyle wrote about Sherlock Holmes, it is estimated that he wrote an additional twenty four novels, one hundred and thirty three short stories, thirteen plays (two co-written), EIGHTY one poems and twelve pamphlets. Now that, is one productive human being.

While Doyle very much wanted to be known for his other works and interests aside from Sherlock Holmes, we all know this is far from what happened. Doyle IS, and will always be, the man who created Sherlock Holmes. This is certainly nothing to be ashamed of, Holmes is the most adapted literary character in history as well asthe most prolific screen character in the history of cinema. Yes, even more that Jesus. (far, far more to be perfectly honest)

“Psychic” Sylvia Browne Exposed In Yet ANOTHER Web Of LIES, Amanda Berry Is Alive And Well. (Video)

Fri, 10 May 2013 03:17:20 -0400

“Psychic” Sylvia Browne Exposed In Yet ANOTHER Web Of LIES, Amanda Berry Is Alive And Well. (Video):

Sylvia Doing What She Does Best, Lying…

Anyone that knows me is well aware of my ongoing mission to expose fraudulent psychic mediums who prey on the weak and grieving for their own personal gain. Sylvia Browne is one of the WORST, most despicable human beings on this planet. In my book “The Real Sherlock Holmes” I spend the first portion exposing the methods of such charlatans. Seeing as how I was raised by professional psychic readers, this is an arena that isVERY personal to me.

Ten years ago lowlife Browne told Louwana Miller that there was no hope of finding Amanda Berry alive when both appeared on The Montel Williams Show in 2004, a year after the 16-year-old schoolgirl’s disappearance.

“She’s not alive, honey. Your daughter’s not the kind who wouldn’t call,” Browne told the grieving mother, adding that Berry was “in heaven and on the other side” and that her last words were “goodbye, mom, I love you“.

Ms Miller died of heart failure just over a year later during a battle with pancreatitis but her relatives have stated many times they believe she died of a broken heart.

Berry and two other long term missing women, Gina DeJesus and Michele Knight escaped this week from the Cleveland home of Ariel Castro, who had held them captive for between 10 and 12 years.

Mentalist Joe Riggs Ripping on the Acoustic with Thomas Wayne...

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:04:48 -0400

Mentalist Joe Riggs Ripping on the Acoustic with Thomas Wayne Pruitt (by Joe Riggs)

Had to upload this! Eddie Izzard making fun of the classic...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:23:20 -0400

Had to upload this! Eddie Izzard making fun of the classic Sherlock Holmes Deerstalker. From his 1996 ‘Definite Article’ performance. Epic. (by Joe Riggs)

The Shackles Of Sherlock Holmes With David Burke - A Must See...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:29:42 -0400

The Shackles Of Sherlock Holmes With David Burke - A Must See Documentary…

Hello friends, I thought I would take a quick detour from the usual articles, interviews & reviews…

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ihearofsherlock: We thought we’d stir up the discussions a bit...

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:11:05 -0400

ihearofsherlock:

We thought we’d stir up the discussions a bit and try to get to the bottom of a couple of controversies that have been roiling the world of Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts (we’re careful to say neither “fans” nor “devotees” at this juncture).

The first item of interest that grabbed our attention in early 2013 was the so-called “Free Sherlock” movement. Summed up, this is basically an issue that is being brought to court via a case titled Klinger vs. Conan Doyle Estate, in which Leslie Klinger, BSI (“The Abbey Grange”) is contesting the Conan Doyle Estate’s claim that any new content that contains Sherlock Holmes must pay a royalty or license fee to the Estate. Burt and Scott parse through some of the non-technical/legal aspects of the case and discuss what’s at stake.

Speaking of being at stake, the other item on the docket is the debate as to what in fact constitutes a Sherlockian of good standing? That is, can one have arrived at the doorstep of 221B Baker Street via the BBC series (or Granada, or Universal, etc.) or must one have been schooled only in the printed literature and dress the part of a 1940s joiner? It’s quite a debate - one that was taken up vehemently by The Baker Street Babes earlier this year, after the “Elite Devotee Redux” was published in recently resurrected Saturday Review of Literature. We offer our own humble observations on the matter.

For those who wish to subscribe to the publication and read all of the very interesting articles therein, you may procure a copy by sending $5 postpaid to Donald K. Pollock, 521 College Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14305. An image of the cover and inside cover can be seen below.

The Editor’s Gas-Lamp: We purposefully revisited the same Gas-Lamp (Vol. 3, No. 2, OS) that we shared on Episode 15, because Edgar Smith’s “Who is a Baker Street Irregular?” seemed to strike the same chord some 65 years later.

Links:

Les Klinger’s Free Sherlock site

The New York Times takes note of the lawsuit

Sherlock Holmes Estate challenged with ‘copyfraud’

The Baker Street Babes take umbrage with being dismissed by Philip Shreffler

The BSI’s statement: A World of Sherlockians

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Sherlock Church Of Deduction - This week’s sermon taken...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:29:12 -0400

Sherlock Church Of Deduction - This week’s sermon taken from “The Sign Of Four.” …Could be dangerous…

After a lively discussion on Twitter about Anderson, I...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:54:10 -0400

After a lively discussion on Twitter about Anderson, I couldn’t resist making this. ;)

Graphology: A Deductive Dive Into The World Of Handwriting Analysis…

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:08:07 -0400

Graphology: A Deductive Dive Into The World Of Handwriting Analysis…:

(video clip only seen on actual article)

This interaction actually brings up a few points I want to make before we actually jump into learning about handwriting analysis. You’ll notice that Moriarty, a scholar, says “I’ve never given it any serious thought.” This is actually true of many scholars today. When it comes to Graphology there is a mixed bag of opinions on its usefulness and/or legitimacy I would like to address this and give you my thoughts on the matter.

While the study of Graphology is widely accepted there are those who use nothing more than Cold Reading under the guise of Graphology. In other words, they pretend to be ascertaining information from the subjects handwriting when in reality they are making declarations that would apply to anyone. Much like the weekly horoscope in newspapers, they are general yet feel specific. This is known as the Barnum, or Forer Effect. Due to this many have snubbed their nose at Graphology as a whole.

On the other hand there are entire institutes devoted to Graphology and many professionals, myself not excluded, that can deduce accurate psychological traits of a person based on their handwriting. Just like in any other arena there are charlatans that give the art a questionable name. In this article I will be sharing the methods and techniques that I’ve found to be quite reliable in this field. As always, confirm your deductions with evidence, and see for yourself what works, and what simply does not. Interestingly enough as a performer I have often used advanced cold reading combined with legitimate Graphology to achieve amazing results, for theatrical purposes.

The above video is an example of that, while Sherlock did state some valid Graphology techniques he also used what he already knew of Moriarty to be ‘more’ specific than he would have been otherwise. With that being said, let us begin.

A Quick Q&A With A Mastermind… “How To Think Like Maria Konnikova”

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:11:50 -0400

A Quick Q&A With A Mastermind… “How To Think Like Maria Konnikova”:

If you haven’t heard the name Maria Konnikova, you haven’t been paying attention. Maria Konnikova is an accomplished psychologist, journalist and author of the highly acclaimed book Mastermind: How To Think Like Sherlock Holmes. This brilliant book combines neuroscience and psychology to explore Holmes’s unique methods of mindfulness, astute observation, and logical deduction. This is a must read for anyone visiting this blog.

Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Atlantic, the Paris Review, the New Republic, and the Wall Street Journal. On top of that Maria also writes the splendid weekly “Literally Psyched” column for Scientific American. She may very well be one of the most interesting people around today.

It is for that very reason that I couldn’t resist seizing the opportunity to ask Mrs. Konnikova a few questions. Her book alone is in itself one of the most brilliant bits of thinking I’ve seen in quite a while. While different Mentalists specialize in various things, my focus has always been on the psychological aspects, namely human behavior. Reading people and deductive reasoning are specialties of mine so a book marrying the psychology and the mind of Sherlock Holmes thrills me to no end. Let’s jump right in:

I HAD to upload this! Dylan Moran of ‘Black Books’...

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 06:28:00 -0400

I HAD to upload this! Dylan Moran of ‘Black Books’ joking about ‘Casual Sex & SHERLOCK HOLMES Hats‘… HILARIOUS! Proof that it really is, always 1895! ;) (by Joe Riggs)

Three adaptations of Sherlock & Moriarty’s fateful...

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:29:42 -0400

Three adaptations of Sherlock & Moriarty’s fateful ‘Reichenbach Fall’ animated side-by-side with Watson’s reactions across the bottom! Based on “The Final Problem” by Arthur Conan Doyle. From Top: Jeremy Brett & Eric Porter, Robert Downey Jr. & Jared Harris and finally Benedict Cumberbatch. Watson’s across the bottom from left: David Burke, Jude Law & Martin Freeman. Love this!

Wouldn’t this just be perfect? Google + Sherlock =

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:53:43 -0400

Wouldn’t this just be perfect? Google + Sherlock =

Sherlock + Poetry = THIS. You just can’t tell me that...

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 01:34:09 -0400

Sherlock + Poetry = THIS. You just can’t tell me that quote doesn’t capture the emotion of that scene, perfectly.

Mentalist Joe Riggs, Two Sherlock Holmes Theme Songs, and a...

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:19:35 -0400

Mentalist Joe Riggs, Two Sherlock Holmes Theme Songs, and a Guitar… (by Joe Riggs)

Apparently it’s a three pipe problem, or a three #Pope problem rather… #221B #Sherlock

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:36:40 -0400

Apparently it’s a three pipe problem, or a three #Pope problem rather… #221B #Sherlock

That look’s like the Chimney at 221B Baker Street, London England. #Sherlock #Pope

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:36:01 -0400

That look’s like the Chimney at 221B Baker Street, London England. #Sherlock #Pope

Conclave has decided who will become the new Pope and have exclusive access to the imaginary people...

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:35:05 -0400

Conclave has decided who will become the new Pope and have exclusive access to the imaginary people in the sky. #WeCanSleepNow

I’m watching Sherlock Holmes: The Woman in...

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:11:39 -0400

I’m watching Sherlock Holmes: The Woman in Green

“There are very few things better than scanning through the channels and stumbling into Basil Rathbone… #Fact”

Check-in to Sherlock Holmes: The Woman in Green on GetGlue.com

Tag, I’m it: Seven things about me you might not already...

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:30:30 -0500

Tag, I’m it: Seven things about me you might not already know… A few you may not want to. ;) http://wp.me/p27OTf-tZ #SevenThings #Blog

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