With Halloween lurking on the horizon, there's never a better time to have a creepy Konxari Film CONTEST! Are you an aspiring filmmaker, looking to make something cool and get recognition for it? Then this contest is for you!

What kind of video can you make? Anything, as long as it shows or has something to do with Konxari Cards. For the most part, we're looking for great creepy footage of real experiences that happen during Konxari Readings. We want to see documentation of how you're utilizing the Cards into your ghost hunting, séance, and spirit communication practices.

However, the sky is the limit, and you could create any kind of Konxari-related video, including documentaries, fictional stories, animations, humorous, and more. There's also no limit on how long or short the video is. We'll accept anything, as long as it's entertaining.

What's in it for you?

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

The person who creates the best video (as judged by The IRM Foundation) will win:

- A check for One Hundred Dollars!
- Set of 4 Limited Edition Konxari Prints by Paul Michael Kane, each is 13" X 19" and suitable for framing!
- One-of-a-kind map artwork, the original prop as seen in the Konxari "Cryptic" Card!
- You video will appear on an upcoming Konxari DVD, to be released soon!
- 10 decks of Konxari Cards for you to give all your friends!
- Exposure and recognition in the media for being the Grand Prize Winner!

RUNNER UPS

A limited number of runner ups and honorable mentions will win:

- Limited Edition Konxari Print by Paul Michael Kane, 13" X 19" and suitable for framing!
- You video may appear on an upcoming Konxari DVD, to be released soon!
- 4 decks of Konxari Cards for you to give all your friends!
- Exposure and recognition in the media for being an honorable mention!

What to do:

Shoot your video. Upload it to YouTube and/or MySpaceTV and/or FaceBook. Email the url link to info@konxari.com, so we know it exists. (You may be asked to upload a higher resolution version for inclusion on the upcoming Konxari DVD.) Then, you sit and wait patiently, or make another video to increase your chances of winning. Enter as many times as you like if making multiple videos.

Below is one already submitted for the contest. Think you can beat it? Let's see what you got!



The contest ends December 31st, 2009. The following January, the winners will be announced, and contacted via email to verify mailing addresses. Prizes will be mailed out thereafter.

So get your filmmaker cap on and start brainstorming your masterpiece. Anyone is eligible and this is a great opportunity for some exposure- especially those looking to break into the Horror genre. We look forward to seeing your Konxari submission!

The latest issue of Rue Morgue Magazine reviews Konxari Cards, and has given the set top ratings in every category! For those of you who don't know, Rue Morgue is the largest Horror Magazine internationally.

The three categories that games are rated in Rue Morgue's "Play Dead" section are Graphics, Playability, and Shivers. Clearly these reviews are usually intended for video games, but all the more reason the IRM Foundation is proud to have dominated each aspect.



Says Andrew Lee of Rue Morgue, "Ditch the Ouija board and grab a Konxari deck. It's like having a Blackberry from the other side."

For more info on Konxari Cards, visit www.koxari.com.

The IRM Foundation has just produced a new video that focuses on award-winning photographer Paul Michael Kane's contributions to the current deck of Konxari Cards. In this video, you'll see some of Paul's extraordinary work that led him to be the official Konxari photographer. You also hear some of the stories behind the images, and get a taste of how he creates such breath-taking and evocative photos.

Konxari: The Otherworldly Photography of Paul Michael Kane


Be sure to keep up with all of Paul's amazing photography at PaulMichaelKane.com.

You can find out more about Konxari Cards at Konxari.com.

For the first time ever at the Comic-Con International show in San Diego, Konxari Cards will be available! You'll be able to find them exclusively at booth 4419 where both Konxari spokesperson Matt Busch and Konxari photographer Paul Michael Kane will be on hand.



Konxari decks will be for sale, and videos on how to utilize the cards, as well as the history behind the cards (as seen on Konxari.com), will be projected onto a big screen.

Comic-Con Bonus! Each deck purchased will get a FREE limited edition Konxari print by Paul Michael Kane. These gorgeous images are 13" X 19" and you have 4 to choose from! Don't miss this incredible opportunity!

Wanna contact the dead?

No, seriously. Our new video that shows how to use Konxari Cards to communicate with those on the other side. This may sound complicated, but this user-friendly vid will show you all you need to know in less than 5 minutes!

You'll be solving your poltergeist problems in no time flat. Whether you're eager to ghost hunt, or contact a loved one long-gone, here you'll learn the simple steps to utilize the Konxari, quick and easy.



For more information, or where to order your own deck of Konxari Cards, visit www.konxari.com!

The video explores the paranormal world of Konxari, which gives one the opportunity to communicate with those on the other side. Hear experts from around the world discussing the ancient origins, and how the cards are used today.

Unlocking the Secrets of KONXARI


You can always find out more about Konxari, including how to get your own set of cards at:

www.Konxari.com

This June, Konxari Cards will be distributed through Diamond Comics Distributors to a local comic and hobby shop near you. To help promote the product, they've written up a really nice article, jam-packed with killer card images. Check it out HERE:

http://previewsworld.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=23&s=576&ai=82047

The Pagan / Paranormal Podcast called MAGICK TABOO has devoted two entire episodes to discussion on Konxari Cards!  Hosted by Deo and Ambrosia, Konxari spokesperson Matt Busch and Konxari game advisior R. Wold Baldassarro stopped by the studio for the in-depth conversation.




Episode 86 begins with some quick news, then dives right Busch and Wolf talking everything Konxari Cards- exactly what they are, how to communicate with the deceased, and how to help them find resolution and rest in peace.  To listen, Right click and Save Target HERE.

Episode 87 begins with Matt Busch doing a Konxari reading live in the studio.  Is the Magick Taboo studio haunted?  The results are incredible!  Deo also tries his hand at using Konxari Cards in Tarot fashion.  To listen, Right click and Save Target HERE.

You can listen to more episodes at www.MagickTaboo.com.

Don't forget, you can always learn everything Konxari at the official website, www.konxari.com.

And, don't forget to add Konxari as a friend on MySpace at www.MySpace.com/Konxari.

The IRM Foundation has announced that the official spokesperson for Konxari Cards is pop culture artist extraordinaire, Matt Busch.  Mostly know for his work on Hollywood properties, Busch has made a nitch in the fandom world with his outgoing presence with zany video tutorials that have exploded on the web and DVD.  Says Busch, "I normally would never be interested in being a spokesperson for someone else's product, but Konxari Cards are just way too creepy cool."

Described as a cross between Tarot Cards and a Ouija Board, the Konxari is sure to take fans and paranormal enthusiasts by storm, allegedly giving people the ability to communicate with the 'other side'.  Pronounced kon-zar-ee, the cards are said to have been created by the ancients as a form of Cartomancy.  Now Konxari is offered as a set of 88 playing cards; a handy tool for those looking for a ghost hunt, séance, or spooked-out slumber party.  The game is designed for 2 or more players, where after flipping a certain number of cards, the photos, symbols, and letters are assessed and interpreted as a message from the spirit world.  The idea is to find ways to help agitated souls seeking resolution, so they can finally rest in peace and leave you alone.

The supernatural aside, Konxari Cards boast an incredible collection of award-winning photographer Paul Michael Kane's otherworldly images.  Despite the fact that many of the photos appear to show impossible or metaphysical imagery, Kane swears that no PhotoShop was used.  "The decision was made early on to let the images be subtle and not do any clichéd digital effects." comments Kane, "While I did use a number of physical slight-of-hand or in-camera tricks, there is no digital slicing, layers, or alterations of any kind."  Knowing this makes the photos all the more impressive, and unsettling.

While spokesperson Busch is recognized for his work with mainstream properties like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Witchblade, he is quick to show his darker side.  States Busch, "I have always been obsessed with the paranormal.  I'm as skeptical as anyone, but I'm fascinated with the unknown."  In 2001, Busch wrote an illustrated a comic book, Alizarin's Jounal, for Avatar Press; a story in which a paranormal investigator seeks answers from beyond.  In 2006, Busch released his first feature length movie on DVD, Conjure, which was distributed by Razor Digital.  The low-budget movie was a supernatural thriller and became the highest preselling movie of all time, according to HorrorMovies.com.

Currently, Busch gets to utilize the Konxari himself, being an adjunct Paranormal Investigator for P.R.I.S.M., the Paranormal Research and Informational Society of Michigan.  "The cards are really unique, creepy, and will provide a lifetime of entertainment.  In addition to being an incredible asset to your ghost-hunting experience, you'll never get tired of getting spooked by the messages you receive."  Says Busch, "And with the wavering economy, a complete game with everything you need for only fifteen bucks is a steal."  While the card game is sure to flourish in pop culture's already-huge love affair with all things ghost-hunting, you can expect to see Konxari Cards as the next household card game right next to Magic: The Gathering and Uno.

To view more images and learn more about Konxari, check out the official site:
http://www.konxari.com

As the magic of Konxari spider-webs around the world, the reviews are coming in, and you won't believe what connections people have been making!  Be sure to check out the newly updated TESTIMONIALS section of the official site at http://www.konxari.com .

Here's a sneak peek at one of them:

My Mother had passed away unexpectedly, and I was really going through a difficult time accepting this. Ever since she died, really strange things started happening around the house. Loud noises. Objects moving by themselves. It was getting so bad- we were ready to move.

So, I decided to give the Konxari Cards a try. I did a reading, and it was weird because I really felt like my Mom was trying to contact me. However, the cards that were laid out didn't seem to make a whole lot of sense.

Suddenly, I realized that the images weren't the message, but the letters on all the cards actually spelled out "MY DRAWER". This was really crazy, because my Mom always had this drawer where she would keep her nick nacks.

So, I went into her room, opened the drawer, and there was this necklace that my Mom gave me when I was a child. I hadn't seen it in 20 years. I thought I had lost it for good, but suddenly there it was in her drawer. You have no idea what this necklace meant to me.

I knew that at the moment, my Mom was watching me, and she was happy. Oddly enough, the loud noises, all the paranormal activity, it all stopped after that. I know now my Mom is in a better place.

-NANAE ADDLESON, Portland, Oregon

Check out the rest of the testimonials now at www.konxari.com !

In the mean time, be sure to send in your great stories about your own Konxari experiences.  Feel free to email info@konxari.com with your comments, reviews, questions, and testimonials.

More soon!