NEWS: Yow just took 2nd at the 2008 Masters Artistic Pool Championship! Overcoming greats such as Bruce Barthelette and Andy Segal, Yow went on to face Mark Dimick for the finals. Having come from behind by 8 points against Bruce and 17 points against Andy, his 16 point deficit behind Mark was nothing scary. Yow came from behind, playing like the champ that he is, and took the lead, holding it until the last shot. Mark picked a tough shot and made it, taking the lead. Yow stepped up to shoot it, to regain the lead and the title, but barely missed! Congrats to Mark and Yow for fantastic victories. Yow also won the medal for Bank/Kick shots. The best part of the tournament, Yow said, was during his 5 minute warmup before the finals match. Mark is fantastic at wingshots so Yow practiced one and hit it. He rolled another, looked back at Mark, and said "what's up now, Mark?!" as he shot it on the fly - and made it! Awesome. Below are some of the videos of the event. |
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NEWS: I added a few more shots recently. Some were from recent shows and others from a friend's house. My new favorite is my 2 railer masse! |
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NEWS: UPDATE: I took 2nd place at the Artistic Cup, losing to Andy Segal by only 4 points!! Here are some videos from the event - - Yow's 2nd Place Shot; -- Final Shot by top players; -- Yow's Interview with Inside Pool Extreme News; -- Funny Clip of Rob Peacock; -- Jamie Moody, fastest I've seen |
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NEWS: "Eric Yow's Trick Shot Madness" was featured at the NEW PROVIDENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST in Clarksville, Tennessee, January 20, 2008. Eric "The Preacher" Yow was the keynote speaker at the evening worship service, which began at 6:00pm, following a fellowship meal. Theme: Jesus - Extreme Wisdom. Then, at 7:00pm, Yow amazed and astounded his audience in the fellowship hall with his performance on the pool table. Yow was over-joyed to be there for the praise and worship of God, followed by an impressive and enjoyable show of "Trick Shot Madness"! |
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NEWS: I just got back from St. Petersburg, Russia, where I competed in the 2007 WPA World Artistic Pool Championship! (Dec 6-9) Congratulations to Andy Segal for winning the coveted title. What an awesome talent, he's got! I placed 6th overall and had the time of my life! Read the full story on the PQB website - Full Story Click the picture to the right for a video of me during the players' exhibition. Right Click/Save As |
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NEWS: Eric "The Preacher Yow is the newest cast member of the movie "9 Ball!" I have recently been asked to be a part of the next big thing to hit the billiard industry - "9 Ball" the movie! I am working alongside the story's creator, the screenplay writer, the producer, and the director - world renowned independent filmmaker Anthony "Tony" Palma. It is an honor to work with such a masterful and creative genious. With Tony at the wheel at every stage in this project it is sure to be a success. Not only will I have an opportunity to work with Tony, but also a star-filled cast including Jennifer Barretta, the most beautiful and talented face in women's professional pool. Having worked with her before, I know this will likewise be a pleasure. In the movie, I play myself and have the opportunity to teach Gail Wilson (Barretta) how to masse and impress her with my expertise in the display of my trick shots. Click the picture to the right for more info. If you are interested in investing in this independent film, please let me know and i'll gladly coordinate such with you. |
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NEWS: I have recently moved to Clarksville, Tennessee, to work at The Kennedy Law Firm and LOVE it so far! I am scheduling more shows for the rest of the year so if you are interested in hosting ERIC YOW'S TRICK SHOT MADNESS, you better act fast! Having been in Clarksville less than two weeks, I've already made headline news! Leaf-Chronicle Story And they placed two articles in one spread. ESPN Article They also interviewed me on video! Video (Click the picture to the right for the full PDF file.) To GOD be the glory! |
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NEW MASSE SHOTS: I was at Matt Yuhas' house again (aka Yahoo) practicing for the 2007 WPA World Artistic Pool Championship. I took a few minutes to film a few new shots for the website. Enjoy! NEW MASSE SHOTS: I took the opportunity to film some new shots at my good friend Matt Yuhas' house in Columbia, Tennessee. Matt Yuhas is the only BCA Certified Billiard Instructor in Tennessee and is available for lessons. Check out some of these new shots! |
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ESPN2, August 7th, 2007 - "3-Cushion Grandmaster" aired at 7:00 pm! UPDATE: I hope you got to see the show, it was awesome! Praise the Lord for such a unique and beautiful opportunity to show how He has blessed me! The show will air again on October 14th on ESPN (check your local listings).
Watch Eric "The Preacher" Yow make his ESPN debut against Semih Sayginer, the best in the world, on a BILLIARD table! Semih Sayginer, "The Turkish Prince," is phenomenal on the billiard table. When he walks to a table, jaws drop. Sayginer is simply amazing at what he does! In "3-Cushion Grandmaster," Sayginer and I perform a series of stroke shots, of our own choice, directed only by a certain criterion for each shot, to be judged by a panel of celebrity judges (Ivan Lee of Simonis, Jeanette "The Black Widow," and Bob Jewett, president of the USBA). For instance, one of the 5 shots is called "Superdraw," where our shots were required to make a billiard point using a maximum draw stroke. Then, after we have each completed our 5-shot program, we were given one last chance to impress the judges with a "Finale" shot. This is a show you simply will NOT want to miss! Not only is it my ESPN debut, but it is the first time 3-Cushion Billiards has ever been on a major television network. Show your support and tell ESPN that you want MORE 3-Cushion Billiards! (Be sure and check out these Pictures from "3 Cushion Grandmaster".
NEW PAGE: Yow's Masse Instruction - Articles featured in Professor Q Ball's National Pool and 3-Cushion News are now available here on my Masse Instruction Page. Also, I am making myself available for those who desire master level instruction on Masse and Jump. I am more than qualified, as I am WPA Masse World Champion and APTSA Masters Jump Champion. You will not be disappointed. Email Yow! for rates and availability. See, God has blessed me with a gift. I plan to be a good steward of that gift, sharing it with others to the best of my ability.
| NEW VIDEO: Yow and Mike Massey spent some time in New York City at Carom Cafe working with Miguel Torres in preparation for "3-Cushion Grandmaster." Check out this promotional video highlighting some of the 3-cushion billiard stroke shots! Each of the shots are valid points as if played in a 3-cushion billiard match! Awesome. Thanks again, Miguel! Billiards in NYC (High Quality 70mb) ------ Billiards in NYC (Low Quality 8mb) ------ Youtube |
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NEWS: Yow! competed in the 2007 Masters Artistic Pool Championship, placing 8th overall and winning the Jump discipline. Praise God, for now Yow! is a Masse World Champion AND a Masters Jump Champion! Congratulations to Masters Champion Andy Segal for his victory. Yow! had defeated him in the World Championship just 3 months prior and he was back with a vengeance. In the finals, Andy Segal was just too much for Yow! to overcome and he was beaten. Could this be the beginning of a neverending rivalry between the best of friends? Quite possibly. PQB Story
NEWS: Yow! had two great shows in Pennsylvania in February! Thanks to the California University of PA for hosting my show. And a big thanks to Dave at Corner Pocket, right outside of Pittsburgh, as well! And it was a big treat having Tom "Too Kool" Kinzel at Corner Pocket with me to show the fans his patented Basketball Shot. Thanks TK!
NEWS: Yow! took 3rd in the 2006 WPA WORLD ARTISTIC POOL CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!! (December 8-10, 2006 - Fridley, Minnesota) Yow! also scored highest in the Masse discipline, as the only one who made all five masse shots, winning him the title WPA MASSE WORLD CHAMPION!!! Praise God for His indescribable blessings. Our God is an AWESOME GOD, praise HIM!!! Congratulations to Tom "Dr. Cue" Rossman for becoming the 2006 WPA World Artistic Pool Champion, to Mike "Tennessee Tarzan" Massey for coming in a close second place, and to all of the players who made a showing at this spectacular event! Full Story Here on PQB. And for the video of my masse performance - Yow's Masse Title Win!
ERIC YOW'S TRICK SHOT MADNESS: Would you like to have "Yow!" put on a show at your next billiard event? Want him to do a show for your School or Church Group? "Eric Yow's Trick Shot Madness" is the greatest artistic pool show ever seen. He will customize the show to the audience, stir up the crowd, make us laugh, and impress us with the "madness" that he creates on and around the table! E-mail Yow! to see if he's available to bring "Eric Yow's Trick Shot Madness" to your town! You won't be disappointed! Contact Yow! at yow@ericyow.com.
Think you have what it takes to compete professionally? Take a look at the APTSA website. There's a 56-shot program compiled for use in professional competitions. Can you make the shots? Take the leap and join the professional ranks of Artistic Pool. For more, APTSA Home Page. Click on "Shot Program" to see the shots we shoot in the pros. Got what it takes? Come play with us!
ATTENTION ROOM OWNERS: Would you like to hold a professional Artistic Pool tournament in your room? Want to bring the big boys to your town for an event? Let me know and I'll give you the necessary details to make it happen. Draw a crowd by bringing in the Artistic Pool superstars like Andy "The Magic Man" Segal, Mike "Tennessee Tarzan" Massey, Bruce "The Big Guy" Barthelette, Nick "Quick Nick" Nikolaidis, Charles "Spitball Charlie" Darling, Tom "Dr. Cue" Rossman, and many, many more of the Greats for heated competition!
PROMO CLIPS and MASSE VIDEO (Don't forget to see the other pages FULL of videos!)
Promo Clip 1 (Band - Hoobastank, Song - "Out of Control") Promo Clip 1
Promo Clip 2 (Band - Flaw, Song - "Turn the Tables") Promo Clip 2
Masse Video (17 min, Pink Floyd) Masse Video
Promo Clip 3 (Band - Within Temptation, Song - "See Who I Am" intro) Promo Clip 3
Masse Insanity (Band - Clutch, Song - "Cracker Jack") Masse Insanity
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