This morning I learned, via Dave Farber's IP list, that Joybubbles passed away on August 8, 2007. Born Joe Engressia, and blind since birth, Joybubbles discovered that his perfect-pitch whistling allowed him to control telephone switching systems, thus giving birth to the era of "phone phreaking." Although I never met Joybubbles, I did encounter many legendary stories, and much respect for him, during my own time in the Computer Underground. An eccentric and unique man that made a lasting countercultural contribution. You can read his NYT obituary for more fascinating details.
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Home Automation
Books
Articles
- Learn how to automate your home theatre in the Popular Science "Genius Guide to Home Entertainment."
- How to use Bluetooth proximity data for home automation, at O'Reilly Digital Media.
- Keep an eye on your home, an article for the MacDevCenter.
- Applying technology to the performance art of conjuring.
- Intro to open source home automation, for O'Reilly's ONLamp.com website.
- Use an old Mac for home automation. A MacWorld magazine article.
Appearances
- Magic Chicago
Conjuring Performance (Oct 2011) - McBride Mystery School TV
Conjuring Performance (May 2011) - Magic Collectors' Weekend
Conjuring Performance, Chicago. (May 2011) - McBride Mystery School TV
Conjuring Performance (March 2011) - Magic & Meaning Conference
Conjuring Performance and Lecture, Las Vegas. (Oct 2010) - Magic Cabaret
Conjuring Performance, Chicago. (July 2010) - Magic Cabaret
Conjuring Performance, Chicago. (April 2010) - Magic Chicago
Conjuring Performance, Chicago. (July 2010) - Magic Chicago
Conjuring performance, Chicago. (Feb 2010) - Magic Cabaret
Conjuring performance, Chicago. (Dec 2009)
Hello!
For those of you who would like to honor Joybubbles on a phone memorial. Please call the following number on Sunday September 16, 2007 at 2:00 pm Central
Time: 2:00 pm central (3:00 eastern, 1:00 Mountain, 12:00 Pacific
Number: 218.486.1300
Bridge: 265996
Thanks!
Steven
Posted by: Steven Gibb | September 15, 2007 at 10:55 PM