SPECIAL F/X NEWS JOURNAL –

The Latest Special Effects Techniques Explained

Believe it or not, there once was a publication similar to AFN that was devoted to giving readers the most current special effects techniques used on stage and in the movies.  Like a magician, most tricks were highly guarded personal secrets. Ed Bartek of Special F/X Inc.  brought some of these techniques to light and explained them in a simple, jargon-free way.

  Sadly, the publication only lasted 3 years and 18 issues in all. But we have them ALL, bound into a nice soft cover book. The cover price of each issue was $7.50 making this a $135.00 value. But you can have your own copy for the small donation of only $30.

(Your donation will go toward a non-profit research organization, that is AFN. We didn't plan to be non-profit. The gov't stimulus package hasn't stimulated any of our pyros).

Notice: LIMITED AVAILABILITY! Less than 100 copies were found in the archives. Order today!

We are working on a digital e-book version of this project. Please email for details.

Inside you will find:

• Flash Paper - the science and art in its manufacture, parts 1 thru 3

• How to build a time delay flash pot

• Book reviews

• Scented Black Powder

• How to build a flint flash candle

• Product review - The Amazing Plasma Ball

• Airburst Explosions

• "Blaster Ball" analysis

• How to build a theatrical self-lighting cross

• Product review - Golden Powder

• Trouble shooting tips on making a jet powered car

• How to make Green Flash Powder

• How to make a Dri-Chemical Fogger

• Tips on making a low cost FLASH GUN

• How to make Red Flash Powder

• How to make "Break-A-Way Glass" and Window Frame

• Spotlight on.....Industrial Light and Magic

• Tips on making a low cost Red Flamethrower Effect!

• How to make Blue Flash Powder

• How to make Detonator Props: FIRECRACKER AND SLAPSTICK

• A Shadow Screen Ghost Effect

• How to make Purple Flash Paper

• How to make two versions of a pressurized AIR CANNON!

• The mystical properties of Lycompodium Powder

• How to make Disposable Flash Pots and Confetti Launchers!

• Bizarre 100 year old Pyro helmet creates real flames from your head.

Ok, I am as tired of typing as you are of reading this list. The above great articles were from only the FIRST 8 (eight) issue. Much, much more in the remaining 10.