Hi,
I could not find a review of this on TM which surprised me. Apologies if I missed it. Aside from his books this, in my opinion, is the best release from Paul Brook so far.
This is the blurb from his site.
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Audience:
- Close-UP
- Group
Skill Level: - Easy
Strengths: - Impromptu
- Pocket Mentalism
- 'Invisible' Prop
Content:
- Padlock
- E-Book
A simple combination padlock is removed from your key chain; it is the kind that is so often used for gym lockers these days. It can be fully inspected and even a master locksmith would be happy with it yet you are able to perform amazing feats.
One-To-One
A person you are with resets the lock to a three digit number of her choosing, and then she locks the lock. All this is done with your back turned and without peeking.
The dials are thoroughly mixed and the lock is set down upon the table.
You ask the person to think of one of the numbers and through various 'tells', etc. you are able to name the number she is thinking of. This number is placed into the lock and the process is repeated three more times, until all of the numbers have been entered.
Not only does the lock open, but when the lock is turned around it is set to the selected numbers, and when the lock is checked it will only open at the selected three digit number.
With A Group
One person in the group is asked to set the combination lock to a unique three digit number and to keep it secret.
Now the lock is passed amongst the rest of the group who can fully inspect and turn the dials; making sure it doesn't just open on any number. After the lock has been passed amongst the group, another person is selected to hold the lock.
The performer now asks the first person to think of his selected number. Whilst the second person is holding the padlock on the other side of the room, the performer 'reads' the first person's mind. The performer then calls over to the person holding the lock and tells that person to place three numbers into the lock, by holding up fingers.
Once the numbers are placed within the lock, the person proclaims that the lock has indeed now opened. The lock is shown to the person who set the code, and they confirm that it is the number they were thinking of!
This effect can be performed anywhere, anytime, with any person!
No stooges, pre-show work, or writing down required!
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I am a mentalist and not a great lover of props - especially locks. However clever they are, they scream gaff to me so I assume they will anyone else. However the effort that has gone into the how and why regarding presentation of this and the fact that there is no gaff make this a winner. Everyone I know who has got one is using it and regularly and getting great reactions. You can carry it on your key chain. It is a branded lock. It can play in an intimate setting, it can play funny (lock it to someone), it an be used with groups. You could use it on stage. I am certain you will love it and get value from it as I have.
There are not many things magic items I would spend 45 pounds on but this is a must have. I am happy to answer questions regarding the product and its uses as is its creator.
It is available direct from Paul Brook product area on his website.
http://www.paulbrook.co.uk/
10/10
Best regards,
Anthony
www.anthonyjacquin.com