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Master John has been actively involved with the BDSM Lifestyle for over 35
years. He started serving Master Richard in true Old Guard ways in the Castro in
the early 70’s.
Master John was Honorary Member of the Year 2008 by the SFLBC. He was a
principle in Daddy’s Closet located in Wilton Manors, Fl. and hosts the website:
www.DungeonAcademy.com. He has worked closely with BDSM educators including Jack
Mc George, Robert Dante, Catherine Gross, Sebastian, and Pandora to name a few.
He was the publisher and editor of the Leather Link, a publication of leather
events, stories etc., in the Ft Lauderdale area. He is a past member of the
Florida NLA, Ft Lauderdale, Fl. He is a past sponsor of the ILSb (International
Leather Sir boy) contest regionally and in 2009 was a feature theatre presenter
and educator for ILSb in San Francisco.
Actively involved in educating our community through Mr. S,
LeatherWerks, SFLBC, Leather University, Mens Academy, ILSb, Beyond Leather and
S.P.I.C.E., his educational focus embraces both gay and pansexual lifestyles. He
is a voting member and contributor to the Leather Archives. He is an experienced
judge at many contests globally. Master John co-chairs Leather Title Holders
Sunday at the M.C.C. Sunshine Cathedral annually in Ft. Lauderdale. He is
involved in charity work at Tuesday’s Angels, Center One, The Leather Masked
Ball, Lighthouse for the Blind, Care Resources and The Children with Aids
Network. In 2009 he became Master Boo to Jeffrey Payne, IML 2009 and Lamalani,
IMSL 2009. Over the past five years, he has attended and presented at more than
200 events.
He currently is working on his next book, Old Guard Traditions and
Values, featuring many of the past events and traditions which have almost
disappeared and not been written about to date.
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 The Leatherman’s Protocol Handbook
A Handbook on “Old Guard” Rituals, Traditions and Protocols
by John D. Weal
Price: $19.95
Paperback: 167 pages
ISBN: 978-1-935509-76-9
The Leatherman’s Protocol Handbook is not only about some of my personal journey
since 1968, when I was collared to Master in “Old Guard” days, but also the
changes that have occurred through the decades since then. A lot of our
“Old Guard” leather history is documented in this book. It contains the
protocols, positions, hand signals, and defines the differences between rituals,
etiquette, and protocols. Included in the book are copies of ceremonies
such as the gauntlet ceremony, various collaring ceremonies and the ultimate
cover ceremony of Jeffrey Alan Payne, IML 2009.
This book is not meant to be the bible of protocols but the documented history of
my life with the ”Old Guard” protocols that I personally
can attest to through my journey. It will define the various leather
titles and how they were achieved during those early days in “Old Guard”.
Much of this book has never been written about but only talked and fantasized
about. Now, here is the documentation of what I lived for all to learn
from. It tells of the hierarchy that once existed among the leather
organizations. I discuss how to train a boy and how the “Old Guard” shows
respect even to today’s title holders and events. It also explains many of
the military to leather protocols and compares them so all can understand how
and why they existed.
Since those early days of leather many things have changed. We lost so much
of our history due to the HIV, HEP C and the Crystal Meth eras. For the
first time we now have it all in one place with references to those early days
by someone who has survived to write about it. Learn the three “S”s of
leather life and watch how it will change your life forever!
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 Smoke, Ash and Burning Embers
A Handbook for Cigar Play by John D. Weal
Price: $19.95
Paperback: 42 pages
ISBN: 978-1-935509-72-1
The book details how and when cigars where first noted in history all the way to today and how they have changed. It includes what one needs to smoke cigars and cigar play i.e., humidors, lighters and such with all the different types talked about. The majority of the book is on how to play with a submissive using smoke, ash, and embers doing everything from simple smoke play kiss to burning a nipple. It also covers things like play with gas masks using smoke. It has first aid and safety information to consider when you play with smoke. The final chapter is on how to clean your leathers when they have the smell of cigar smoke embedded into the leathers. A well rounded book for anyone who smokes cigars and is into the BDSM lifestyle! This book is for everyone with an interest in Cigar Play from the beginner to the most experienced.
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