Hardy Haberman

Since the mid-70's Hardy has been an active in the leather community and a member of many BDSM/Fetish organizations including Dallas Motorcycle Club, Leather Rose Society, NLA-Dallas, Discipline Corps and a founding member of Inquisition-Dallas. Considering himself a "Pain Technologist" he specializes in CBT and has an unusual fondness for clips clamps and clothespins, as well as more esoteric SM play.

Professionally he is a filmmaker. His documentary on the leather lifestyle "LEATHER" has won numerous awards and appeared in festivals around the world, and his latest film, "Out of the Darkness, The Reality of SM" is currently being used by health care professionals around the world. His non-leather projects include the documentary "The Big Fair" a look inside the State Fair of Texas, which is currently in post-production.

Outside his filmmaking, he is a gay activist, author & speaker on aspects of the SM/Leather scene. His book "The Family Jewels, A guide to male genital play and torment" published by Greenery Press is available at bookstores everywhere. He is currently editor of the NLA-Dallas Newsleather and Circle Leader of "Shouts In The Wilderness" leather circle at the Cathedral Of Hope in Dallas.

He was awarded NLAI's Man Of The Year award in 1999 and in 2007 he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Leather Association International. Since April, 1995, he and his boy Patrick have been living together in Dallas with their Feline Mistresses, Elvira and Samantha and newcomer Jack-The-Cat.

Bio current as of Feb 28, 2011

2011 Presentations:
CBT – More Family Jewels
Building on material presented in my first book, "The Family Jewels: this workshop expands on techniques and explores new ground in CBT. Primarily a demonstration workshop, attendees will be invited to participate in some aspects of the play. There will be information for the newcomer, such as safety and anatomy, but the demonstrations will also include advanced activities and temporary genital piercing.

Interrogation and Abduction
Ever fantasized about being abducted, or held for interrogation by brutal guards? This workshop will explore the various fantasies as well as techniques for creating a successful interrogation and abduction scene. Stress positions, interrogation techniques, mild to wild torture that would never pass the Geneva Convention will all be included in this workshop well as the logistics and special considerations for an abduction.
This workshop will include group participation and hands on skill demonstrations.



2010 Presentations:
Interrogation and Abduction

Side Show SM
Whenever we play in a public play space there is an element of performance involved. Though we may not be consciously putting on a show, we are playing in an area where others can and will watch us. For me, that is part of the attraction to a public dungeon. The difference for me is similar to the difference between watching a DVD at home and going to the movies. There is a shared experience in the dungeon that you just don’t get at home.

This workshop covers scenes that are both fun to participate in and to watch and that are enhanced with an audience. Sometimes esoteric and sometimes astounding the scenes and discussion stirs audiences to participation and appreciation of these unique play styles.

2008 Presentations:

CBT - MORE FAMILY JEWELS

INTERROGATION AND ABDUCTION
Ever fantasized about being abducted, or held for interrogation by brutal guards? This workshop will explore the various fantasies as well as techniques for creating a successful interrogation and abduction scene. Stress positions, interrogation techniques, mild to wild torture that would never pass the Geneva Convention will all be included in this workshop well as the logistics and special considerations for an abduction.
This workshop will include group participation and hands on skill demonstrations.

2006 Presentations:

CBT
This workshop is intended for people already familiar with the basics of CBT, (Cock and Ball Torture) who are interested in exploring more advanced techniques. There will be information for the newcomer, such as safety and anatomy, but the demonstrations will also include percussion activities, "Ball-Punching" and temporary genital piercing.

Ritualized Drumming
First presented at Texas Leather Pride in 2002 this workshop approaches the practice of bare hand body contact as a rhythmic and ritualistic practice. It explores traditional rhythmic patterns of various cultures and includes participatory activities including the "Human Drum Circle". It is intended as a new way to explore SM and rough body play using music and cadence.

2002 Presentions:
Clips, Clamps and Clothespins - Often overlooked and considered trivial, the wide variety of sensations that can be given with Clips and clamps can range from the mild to near edge-play. Topics will range from safety to physiology of compression toys. The workshop will explore various toys and techniques, as well as the use of large quantities of clothespins for extreme scenes.