Randy, on reading Volume III, book I, many aspects of the events of the infamous 1980 Mr Olympia contest became clear. I had tunnel vision at the time; I was the director of The Comeback at the time, and I shot one of the six cameras used at the Opera House, in Sydney. I very […]
Randy, It is clear that you, only you are the author of this grand opus! “Dr. Gerhard Schönberger”
I just finished reading your latest volume on “The Comebacks.” Well done–an excellent piece of research and analysis. You’ve not only fine-tuned what I’ve written about Arnold but added a lot more, especially about the whole Franco fiasco. I appreciate all your hard work and look forward to your next segment of volume three. John […]
Hi Randy, I just want to point out how much I enjoyed reading the three volumes of MS&M.Upon seeing that the 3rd volume wasn’t even listed on Goodreads, I had to contact them and make sure they list it in their library. Needless to say, now it appears on Goodreads search list and I’ve left […]
If you think government conspiracies are hogwash brainchilds of those with too much time on their hands and wild imaginations, or perhaps exaggerations of a cover-up that never needed to be hidden in the first place, one merely has to look into the world of bodybuilding to know that fact can be stranger than fiction. […]
If you enjoyed Vol 1 and Vol II of “Muscle, Smoke and Mirrors”, Vol III Book 1 will astound you. Everyone who has ever wondered what actually transpired at the controversial 1980 Mr Olympia contest in Sydney, Australia will have their questions answered by the people involved. Randy Roach leaves no stone unturned in this […]
Randy, in my humble opinion, without a doubt this is your finest effort in your trio of Muscle, Smoke & Mirrors! I really don’t know what you can possibly do to top this work. There is no doubt that you put a book together better than anyone I have ever seen. Boyer Coe 1969 AAU Mr. […]
Randy, I finished reading the book last night , I always knew what happened at the 1980 – 81 Mr. Olympia, and the controversy that surrounded the contests, but not the fine details. You’ll probably piss off some people, truth always hurts, but history can not be denied and buried in the sidelines. your book is outstanding […]
Randy, you have done a truly fantastic job in the research and writing of not only this book but the other two as well. You are a true Master Craftsman. Thank you for including me in the book it was a great honour. -Peter McCarthy