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Re: [TCML] Sad news
Hi all,
It is a sad day indeed that one of the greatest
pioneers of modern hobby-level Tesla coiling
has passed on.
As others have mentioned, I owe probably 80%
or more of my current level of Tesla coil building
knowledge to Harry and his quarterly TCBA pu-
blication that he faithfully published for 20 years.
Although I didn't sign up for the newsletter until
the mid 1990's and never owned the entire set of
the copies of the publication until after Tesla Uni-
verse founder Cameron Prince bought the publication
rights from Harry (2007), I feasted on the knowledge
from every newsletter as soon as it arrived - and
counted the days for the next 3 months until the next
newsletter arrived!
Harry will be sadly missed by the entire Tesla coiling
community and our prayers and condolences go out to
Ruth and his close friends and loved ones.
David Rieben
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bert Hickman" <bert.hickman@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Tesla Coil Mailing List" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 8:43 AM
Subject: [TCML] Sad news
All
The Tesla coiling community has just suffered a huge loss. After a long
illness, Harry Goldman has passed away.
"Sir" Harry created and published the Tesla Coil Builders Association
(TCBA) News from 1981 - 2001. This unique quarterly publication covered
Nikola Tesla, the rich history of and various facets of Tesla Coiling,
articles from famous and experienced coilers both past and present, and
practical how-to information. Many notable amateur and professional
coilers wrote articles for publication in the TCBA News. Harry had a
seemingly endless archive of fascinating pictures, magazine and
newspaper articles that he resurrected for the benefit of his
subscribers.
When Harry first launched the TCBA News, PC's had yet to be invented,
there were no Bulletin Boards, email existed only on mainframes, and the
Internet was only a vague dream. The TCBA News helped organize and unite
folks who shared a common passion for Tesla and Tesla Coiling from all
over the world. Harry's extensive library of articles, historical
pictures, and his network of pioneering coilers provided unique insight
into the varied and rich history of coiling. This was especially
valuable to all of us "newbies"!
Harry knew most of the famous Hollywood HV special effects folks who
provided the sparks and arcs for the horror movies many of us remember
from childhood, and he recently wrote a book about Dr. Frankenstein's
Electrician, Ken Strickfaden. Harry's wit and humor were unforgettable.
Many will fondly remember chatting and corresponding with him about
"Telsa Coils".
We have lost an author, a teacher, and a dear friend. Our thoughts and
prayers go to his wife, Ruth.
Bert
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