David SaltmanDavid has written and filmed nearly two hundred documentaries for CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC and public television networks and has written or collaborated on three feature film scripts. He has won Emmy and Ace awards, shared a Peabody award, and has had hisfilm work inducted into the Smithsonian Institution. David is currently writing his fifth book, tentatively entitled Houdini Unbound, a work of historical fiction. His last book, Gilda, was hailed by the Los Angeles Times as "elegiac" and "more exciting than prime time." He has authored or co-authored three other critically-acclaimed books: The Sports Book, The Great Escape, and The Marrakech Express. His humor pieces in TV Guide, his science writing in Omni and his travel writings in Rolling Stone and The New York Times have been hailed as setting the standards for the art. Concurrent with his work in film and publishing is David's practice of Tai Chi, Qigong and related arts. He began his studies in Chinese communities in the Far East, then studied for five years with master S. T. Ying in the San Francisco Bay Area. Moving to New York, David practiced for more than 25 years with the late master B. P. Chan, a student of Dong Ying Jie's and himself known around the world as a walking encyclopedia of martial arts, meditation and healing practices. Since 2003 he has continued his practice with master Alex Dong. Over the past 15 years, David has developed a unique specialty in Tai Chi/Qigong healing and meditation for patients in cardiac rehab units and other hospital-based venues. He has created clinical Tai Chi research-and-practice programs at two New York City teaching hospitals affiliated with the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. David has also portrayed a Tai Chi expert on the NBC television series "Law & Order." Read More Read Less