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hi again
ive always been intrested in esaceoligy and lock picking but never really had a go does any one have any sugestiuonss ie where to start and what to do i mean i like the straight jacket but that is probily well out of my abilitly and price rang e any tips

thanks


Pcwizme

Well!

Escapology is a fascinating subject.

My advice to you would be to do something COMPLETELY different.

Houdini, obviously, would be your No.1 resource. But perhaps, bring the whole escapology thing into the 21st century — forget tradition!

We've all seen straightjacket escapes umpteen times... why not do something mad and crazy, like, a Duck™-taped sleeping bag escape or something?

Think different: the magic world deserves it.

If you want to get started in escapology, even if you want to do something new and radical, is get to know the basic concepts behind escapology. A good resource, as Seige suggested, would be Houdini, in particular try reading the older works like "Houdini on Magic" and "The Secrets Of Houdini" both published by Dover books and available from Amazon.co.uk.

Once you have understood the simple ideas behind escapology you can start doing your own thing and maybe push a few boundries but I would strongly suggest you get to know the basics first. Also pure escapology (ie lock picking and challenge escapes) takes a long time to perfect, just like anything so don't expect overnight results, You need to stick with it.

It's a fascinating subject though and something that is great fun to get stuck into (no pun intended!). All the best with your new project.

just pm me okey dokey.

If you're into lockpicking, David De-Vals lock picking book is great, I only have the first volume just now as I couldn't find the second one for a while. You can get it from www.day-industries.co.uk/magicbypost/ , well, you should be able to once there online shop is working. He also has a book 'The Escapology Secrets of David De -Val ' which you could get from www.topsecretmagic.co.uk/books.html#escapes . There's a lot of escapology stuff on that site, I don't have much escapology stuff yet, maybe someday when I actually have some money. I do have some handcuffs but that's about it.

mistress of magic wrote:I do have some handcuffs but that's about it.

Haven't we all love, haven't we all...

Haven't we all love, haven't we all...

Mind you I never said they were for escapology....

I have written and re-written this post three times now, and can't help but say something rude.



So I won't say anything at all.

Lock Picking Part 2 David De-Val

A treasure trove of secret information you have all been asking for. If you enjoyed PART 1, then you'll be sure to want to add this to your collection. This book starts where other books on this subject finish ! Over 50 clear illustrations detail: Impressioning open locks, Easy impressioning, Opening Cabinet Locks, Electric Opening, Opening snap padlocks, The Wizard, Advanced comb. lock picking Double sided car cylinder locks.


Price: £10

mom its on http://www.topsecretmagic.co.uk/main.html lockpick section.

mine are old style police issue and escapable http://www.loonybin.co.uk/21080/info.php?p=1&pno=0 do a set of escape shakles and padlocks for comedy routines and classic escapes £15 a bargin.

Mistress of Magic its on http://www.topsecretmagic.co.uk/main.html lockpick section.

Sometimes I think my hair is really the wrong colour, especially since I've looked at it on that site before and then couldn't find it today. I thought I was going mad(der)
However, for once, magic by post is cheeper at £6!