Lee Asher wants to further magic by presenting his effect to an audience, magicians, in a way that it can be received by the "world in the latest, easiest, most popular fashion." Further, the DVD for Witness has "years of subtleties, tips, and certain fine details" that are not found in his notes.I am also mad at Lee Asher for re-releasing an effect, and claiming a different title to it.
Moreover, he changed the name of the effect to one that, in my opinion, sounds like the hard-hitting, mind-blowing effect that Witness is -- and that is his prerogative. However, he has never claimed that "Witness" is not "Deucebag" -- in fact, he has mentioned it several times in these forums, and it is mentioned in the Witness page in the tricks section, where those, who want to buy the effect, will visit.
Cheers,
JTM