"Sir"
Harry Goldman of Queensbury, NY created and diligently published the Tesla
Coil Builders Association (TCBA) News during a 20 year period covering
1981 - 2001. Harry formally retired the publication with the last issue
in August, 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. And most serious coilers have made a special effort to
acquire all of the back issues for their entertainment and educational
use. Harry had a seemingly endless archive of pictures and articles that
he would resurrect for his subscribers.
When Harry
first launched this unique publication, PC's had yet to be invented, there
were no Bulletin Boards, email only existed on mainframes and minicomputer
systems, and an encompassing World Wide Web was utterly inconceivable.
Harry's 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"! He personally knew
most of the famous Hollywood HV special effects folks who had provided
the sparks and arcs for the horror movies many of us remember from childhood.
The TCBA News opened new pathways of communication to other Coilers around
the world. And, as we all know, Tesla Coilers are some of the best folks
you'd ever want to meet!
At the 2001
Rochester Teslathon, Harry was formally recognized for his invaluable service
to the Tesla Coiling community by appreciative coilers from all over the
world. In addition to a "Telsa Coil" commemorative cake, a significant
number of coilers contributed short video segments recognizing Harry. These
were then combined to create a 2 hour videotape thanks to the hard work
(and persistence!) of Tony DeAngelis. It is a moving and fitting tribute
to Harry!
Harry,
thanks for creating and publishing the TCBA News - it will be sorely missed!
We look forward to hearing about your most recent coiling activities and
to seeing you and your lovely wife, Ruth, at many future Teslathons!
From the 2003 Rochester Teslathon:
At
the 2003 Rochester Teslathon, Harry and Ruth enjoy the local scenery
from inside Ed Wingate's Cage of death as Ed's big magnifier blasts
the cage with 20 KW of raw fury. What a hobby!
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Harry has just authored a book about Kenneth Strickfaden - the Hollywood
High Voltage special effects genius. It is now available: "Kenneth
Strickfaden, Dr. Frankenstein's Electrician", McFarland and Company, ISBN 0786420642.
Click on the book's image for more details!
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