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Who Was S.S. Adams?

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Gay Gasser

We went right to the source and asked Kirk Demarais about this enigmatic man. Kirk is the author of “Life of the Party- A Visual History of the S.S. Adams Company Makers of Pranks & Magic for 100 Years” This stunning … Continue reading →

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Joy Buzzers: In Search of the Perfect Prank

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Gay Gasser

Lab Notes: A joy buzzer is a device that is worn on the inside of one’s palm and shocks or “buzzes” an unsuspecting glad hander.  First patented in the early 1930′s by Soren Soren Adams, many people have tried to … Continue reading →

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