Presenter Bio Scott Smith Scott Smith grew up in the Northwest and began exploring the facets of S&M at an early age. With his creative and rather deviant mind, he enthusiastically developed his techniques of bondage and suspension from his experience with nautical and high angle rope work. The powerful physical interactions that became the hallmark of his S&M activities were initially necessities for various activities including white water rafting, scuba, climbing and paramedical rescue. Scott brings a distinct intensity and passion to the ebb and flow of learning, teaching, and actualizing S&M. A believer that the magic of BDSM that comes through the connection of the participants, his workshops develop and nurture that connection; while maintaining a decidedly sadistic edginess. Starting in the early 90's he has presented countless workshops and seminars throughout the country for organizations including: Chicago Hellfire Club, GMSMA, Leather University, C-Space, Living in Leather, OCLA, Sampler, Inferno, Thunder in the Mountains, Black Rose, Journeyman Academy, Shibaricon, Orlando Bash, UPEX, South Plains Leatherfest and various international venues. Scott is an active member of Chicago Hellfire Club, has received a number of awards, and is incredibly honored to be a recipient of the Chicago Hellfire Club's Caligula award. Learn more about Scott Smith at www.onewithknots.com or contact him at connect@onewithknots.com. Related works: Smith, Scott. Rope Bondage: Precision and Persuasion with Rope with DVD. Nazca Plains, 2006. ISBN:1887895035