Pigasus

Pigasus Flies Again!

by podblack on December 16, 2008

The world’s first skeptic origami pig has a new fan-video out! This one is by vivoslibertos, for a student project, and I love the way he levitates off the screen: The creator, Richard Saunders (of the Australian skeptics, the Mystery Investigators show and the Skeptic Zone) has an Origami DVD out as well: Learn how [...]

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Randi Talks Pigasus At ITricks!

by podblack on May 18, 2008

iTricks, the premiere podcast and site for magic news, has just featured an interview with James Randi (‘Preview of the Amazing Meeting’)… at the 11.00 minute mark, he mentions Richard Saunders’ Pigasus earrings! The full run-down is here on the iTricks blog and you can listen to the show on the site or download via [...]

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Now, there’s something you must check out when you pick up your next copy of Skeptic magazine. The very lovely ‘make your own origami dragon‘ that is a special part of Junior Skeptic! It will include an origami dragon, specially designed for the magazine by Richard Saunders. I think it’s a brilliant compliment to the [...]

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The Australian Journey Of Philosophy In Schools

by podblack on April 16, 2008

A special edition of the TANK Vodcast! This was something I had in mind for a while and even used in unedited format at a Level 1 training course earlier this year — now here it is for everyone who wants to show anyone (for example, other parents, teachers, school administrations or interested stakeholders) about [...]

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James Marsters To Do Dragon*Con ’08!

by podblack on April 8, 2008

Hmph. Just as I’m dealing with my seethingly Soylent Green jealousy about Richard ‘Pigasus’ Saunders getting to be an official guest at Dragon*Con: James Marsters James Marsters may best be known around the world for his ever-popular cult character “Spike,” the punk-goth vampire he played on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel.  A fan favorite, Marsters [...]

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Wagga Wagga Skeptics Conference, Day One

by podblack on April 4, 2008

9.00am-ish: I’m sitting in a corner of the leather-suite themed bar at the Country Comfort in Wagga Wagga, watching polar bears lollop about on Animal Planet. So far I’ve met Ken Greatorex of the Victorian Skeptics and saw Barry Williams hop into his car to go exploring around WW… but after three hours of sleep, [...]

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One of my American friends sent me this yesterday – apparently ‘peeps‘ are some sort of lolly or candy? With darn chocolate eggs appearing on shelves everywhere, I guess it’s the season for it. Please note, American friends. I do NOT want these sticky fellows actually being posted to me. Otherwise I will send via [...]

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Ghost Pigasus!!

by podblack on March 13, 2008

You HAVE to see this. Richard Saunders and Nathan Jones. So smart, you want to fold them up and take them home.

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