adam1977 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 (edited) I've just come across this YouTube video with Paul Daniels* discussing his Atari 800, he credits the BBC book, '30 Hour Basic' with teaching him how to learn BASIC. I am interested in learning BASIC and as that book helped Mr. Daniels back in the day, I had a look on eBay for a copy and there are a few; but I can't see that it's specifically for the A800, does that matter though? * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Daniels Edited June 20, 2019 by adam1977 YT link 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin1968 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 To a certain extent, BASIC is BASIC. Of course there are variations but the basic concept of the language is the same. Learning the basic concepts is important, then find resources that are more specific to whatever version of Atari BASIC you want to learn. There are many versions of BASIC for the old 8-bits, I used BASIC XL the most personally. Good luck and have fun! Gavin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrbrevin Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 (edited) this may be of interest: http://www.atarimania.com/documents-atari-400-800-xl-xe-books_1_8.html lol, just seen the start of the vid - its in sunny blackpool! ? Edited June 21, 2019 by xrbrevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1977 Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 Many thanks, i'll take the plunge ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Lest we forget the Paul Daniels Magic Adventure (not written by him although when him and his son were in the shop he never said it wasn't written by him when he demo'ed it...Naughty man) Good old BASIC, gave many a programmer their first start in the game... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGB1718 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Good place to start, lots of good books on Atari Basic, a good companion for any of the book is De-Re-Atari, goes a bit deeper into the system, lots of useful information. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGB1718 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Meant to add, also Master Memory Map or Mapping the Atari, tons of info in these 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1977 Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 8 hours ago, Mclaneinc said: Lest we forget the Paul Daniels Magic Adventure (not written by him although when him and his son were in the shop he never said it wasn't written by him when he demo'ed it...Naughty man) Good old BASIC, gave many a programmer their first start in the game... I've never heard of Paul Daniels Magic Adventure, i'll have to download it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 (edited) I think its called just "The Magic Adventure" but it seems the idea and terminology was from Paul Himself. He was indeed a very keen user of the Atari and had lots of Atari kit that he did actually use. Edited June 21, 2019 by Mclaneinc spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1977 Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 Can you remember what software he was into? presumably not games? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1977 Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 In case anyone's curious about the game, i've managed to find the ROM ? Paul_Daniels_Magic_Adventure.zip 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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