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Bob Cassidy has just listed a new eBook called 'Fundamentals - A Guidebook to Mentalism'. Does anyone know what is included in this particular eBook? As usual, the web page doesn't say very much about what is included. I have most of Bob's eBooks and writings, but would like to know what is contained on this one before purchasing it. Here's the URL to his latest offering:
http://www.mastermindreader.com/cd/
Magickally,
Dave Birtwell

Bob Cassidy originally issued 'Fundamentals' as a four part eBook series about a year ago or so and I was a subscriber. Subscribers to the series received this edition that includes the material from the four series and more. As stated in the first volume 'It is .. intended for those who wish to obtain a solid understanding of the principles and psychology of the art of mentalism.' This he does very well and uses examples and effects to teach and make his point.
There was some controversy as to whether two more issues were to be released by Mr. Cassidy which he addresses in the Preface of 'Fundamentals - A Guidebook to Mentalism'. This is the final product.
I enjoy Mr. Cassidy's writing style, especially his wit, and thought the series and final product are great and would recommend it.
Some Café members have had problems (time delays, etc) in ordering from the site. I have only ordered eBooks from his site so I can only speak to that. I have not had any problems with ordering or downloading his eBooks.

as per the last post..how has Cassidy's site been lately. Has anyone ordered from it lately..and how is the response. I enjoy what I have read and seen from Bob in the past and would order from him.

Bob always comes through. Sometimes he's late (Very late) in getting things out but he will eventually get them to you. If you order an eBook, it will be available for instant download, otherwise be prepared to wait. Don't expect a personal note from him. You may get a confirmation of your order but not much more. Everything that I've purchased from Bob has been top quality and I've never regretted a purchase even if I had to wait a few months
Dave

I love all of Bob Cassidy's material and have been more than pleased by the instant e-book downloads available from his website.
I have however just encountered a problem with my last order. I ordered Fundamentals and expected an instant download or at least a return e-mail with the necessary download link. Three days later, I am still waiting for it, having received no response yet.
Am now unsure as to how long I should wait, and what I need to do next !

Bob's e-books are no longer an instant download, nor an auto-generated e-mail, and this is clearly stated on his site.
Due to a bunch of people taking advantage of security flaws in the way the basic PayPal autodownload system works, Bob stopped using it..too many people were downloading the books without paying for them.
To do an auto-response with download instructions/an attached file is very complicated technologically. We do it at http://www.asquaredproductions.com, but only thanks to the fact that my partner in the site, Andi Gladwin, is a computer programmer and was able to custom program the system to do it (and occasionally the system still screws up and we have to send info manually). For the average magic retailer, it's beyond their abilities.
So, instead, Bob manually sends out the instructions. Sometimes he's very quick at replying to e-mails, other times it takes a day or two. If it's been more than a couple days with no reply, try writing him again, and you will eventually get it.
I'm not going to be one of the apologizers who says, 'This is just the way with Bob, you'll have to learn to deal with it, it's the price you pay for his genius,' or something like that. It's not, in my opinion, a good way to run a business, but it's the way Bob is; it's frustrating, but we have to deal with it and understand it before we choose whether or not to buy.
I can easily put myself into Bob's shoes, too. As a result of my ADD, I often find myself fighting to get around to sending orders out in a timely fashion, sending the right orders out, etc. Usually I can get it under control enough to not tick too many people off, LOL, but occasionally things slip and I do my best to apologize and make good.
So don't think that I'm bashing Bob at all. I completely understand where he's coming from (I'm not saying Bob has ADD, I wouldn't know; I'm just saying that, for my own reasons, I find myself fighting a personal problem that leads me to similar business troubles to those that Bob displays if I don't keep on top of things). I'm just stating facts for the record so that the buyer can beware :o)
--A

I agree with Andy. I have purchased many items from Bob and don't let myself get too frustrated with delays. For example, I still have not received my Black Box CD after about three months. Some day I know that I will.
Regards,
Steve Roth

Dear Andy and Steve,
Thanks for your responses to my post.
Like you, I too have faith that Bob will eventually respond and deliver the order. Bob's website did say however that the link will be sent by 'return e-mail', and hence my impatience. I did send him reminders but have received no response.
I will now patiently wait to hear from Bob. I have not been disappointed with his material before, so I know its going to be worth the wait.
Cheers,
Pradip

I never said I don't get frustrated, and after three months, I would not only be upset, I'd be calling the postal service to file a complaint.
My post was not meant to excuse or to say that you should not get upset if you don't get stuff in a timely fashion. It was just to say that his e-books may take a few days, so don't be concerned right away.
If you're waiting three months for a product to be mailed, that's too much, and you should be doing something about it, not just sitting back and waiting.

I have this ebppk 'Fundamentals' and I can only recommend it. Very good stuff!
Magixx

Yes this one is a great ebook as the rest to the serie!!

Does anyone know where a copy of Fundamentals part 3 can be found? I have 1, 2, and 4, but I'm missing 3..

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