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I am in the process of producing an educational escape dvd. I want to hear what people want to learn. I already have a list of things to put in the dvd, but I wont post it for now. I just want to hear what you all want to see on a dvd or dvd series.
what would you like to see. what would make you want to buy it?
and be serious.

thanks

*gaffing regulated handcuffs
*shim picking handcuffs
*gaffing old school handcuffs (Houdini style, the ones with the spring lock, I don't remember how they are called)
*lock picking
*gaffing chains
*rope tying escapes
*fake rope knots and ties
*regulated strait jacket escaping
*gaffing a strait jacket for faster escapes
*under water maneuvering for escaping (will be kinda hard to make, but people will buy the DVD just for that)
*100 ft rope tie to chair escape
*mail bag escaping
*crate escaping
*wine barrel escaping
*sub-trunk (more of an illusion but still..)
*acting in escaping (like in the 100 ft rope)
*priority making in high risk or multi-leveled escapes
*ways to gain publicity
*places to buy equipment (can also be a way for you to make some money on the side through sponsors)

Just what came to my head, but I think more or less that's the basics that need to be in any escapology DVD.

well you did ask only thing to add would be asection on publicity for stunts and general bussiness advice and marketing.

thank you both very much. i got more from this site, then the other four combined. it was very helpful. as it stands i will be producing a series of 4 dvds. i will post a list of what will be on them all within the week.

And we are going to get it for free because we helped right?

J/K ^^

this the final list for dvd 1. but I am still working on 2 and 3.

1 dvd
types of rope
rope knots
jacobu tie
the comedy tie
spirit tie
105 ft of rope 3 versions
safety
assistants
acting in and during escapes
places to buy epuipment


2 dvd
sj escape 2 ways
picking hand cuffs (and good books)
siberian chain escape and how to make one
quick release shackels
conceling picks and keys
discussion on gimmicked locks and other items
how to feke ordinary cuffs
ratchet restraints


3dvd
books to pick up
structering an act
press release
mind set of the audience
best packing crate escape
local carpenter paking crate escape and feke

tell me what you think so far. I want to hear from the people.
2 and 3 are still in the works.

volume one will be out in a week or 2. 3 at the max if all goes as planned
and i might even make a forth if need be.

Sounds ace mate, well done you!

I'll look forward to purchasing it off you in the future...

do to complications this project will be delayed for an unknown amout of time. i am sorry.

mandrake or other mod please lock this for now. thank you.

I don't see in that list any thing that involves chains, that's a really big part of escapology and shouldn't be over looked (especially chain gaffing) sometimes it's easier to escape by using methods that involve the chain instead of the lock on it.
Also you could add a bit about performing escapes underwater, especially when it comes to chains and cuffs escapes.

On ropes you can add gaff ropes (magnets, clip buttons) and more importantly escapes that involve the usage of rope not on the body of the escapist but on the thing he is locked in ( like in mail bag escape, the whole rope holding method, etc.)

Also I would suggest you to address the subject of getting ideas for grand escapes, and the right way of choosing the right methods for them.

I would arrange the volumes in this way: one that will consist on rope related escapes (I really would suggest you to involve the mail bag escape as I said before), one that will consist on cuffs and chains related escapes, and one that will consist on strait jackets and crate escaping.

Hope I helped,
good luck.

yes it helps. i am still working on everything. so it might be a little longer. if at all. there is a chance i might not be able to continue.

p.s. i wont put water escapes on here due to insurance and liability. water escapes are to dangerous. i myself have only perform two water escapes.

Is there an update on your dvd? I'd like to hear more.

Is there an update on your dvd? I'd like to hear more.

Is there an update on your dvd? I'd like to hear more.