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I have been doing some browsing with my usual magic dealers and have drawn a blank

The closest I’ve found is a gimmicked straightjacket on MagicWorld.com……but sadly I’m after a real jacket. One which can be strapped onto a willing spectator just prior to me doing my escape (to prove its authenticity, and to drag out an otherwise relatively short routine).

Do we have any reputable escapologists in here whom could recommend a suitable stockist? Crotch strap would be best avoided to be honest – but if not, no worries, I can always cut that off I suppose. The only stipulation I have is that the jacket be made from durable white / cream coloured canvass…..not one of those rubbish black cotton ones which are predominately made for Goths or Emos who seemingly hate life, and wish to encapsulate their misery with a poignant expression of weird clothing.

I can assure you I have no interest in wearing the jacket a fashion statement. My stupid haircut and loud rebellious clothing days are over, so the jacket has to be made specifically for theatrical use and escapology. Any help, advice, pointers or general information about where to begin my search would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance, and have a good day all. Tyler.

tried Davenports?Theirs is a very good quality product , used by many.

but you have to ask them about it.

or Top secret have them... (sometimes )

http://www.topsecretmagic.co.uk/escape.html

Ive actually been in one of these and escaped. there a very good jacket.

Black cat magic - made to order, and a very good price too

Keep the crotch strap, it's one of the expected parts of a strait jacket and without one it may signal trickery One escapologist I saw doing a lecture a while back said , "Gimmick the buckle and make sure you or a trusted assistant 'tightens' it".

i hate it when the crotch strap is removed. Its a vital piece. Without it, its just a jumper, that can be pulled over the head.

just dont do the hoary old high voice gag that goes with it. Play it straight.

daleshrimpton wrote:just dont do the hoary old high voice gag that goes with it. Play it straight.

I didnt know you had seen my act...

Thanks for the advice gents - I sincerely appreciate your input. I shall be sure to check out your recommended stockists on payday.

I see your points about the crotch strap too. I imagine even a layman may be able to spot the potential ease of liberation from the jacket without one in place.

It’s settled then – the crotch strap stays, (I’ll just have resist the Bee Gees jokes when being buckled up)

Many thanks again. All the best guys.

Tyler.

Mark Waddington wrote:

daleshrimpton wrote:just dont do the hoary old high voice gag that goes with it. Play it straight.

I didnt know you had seen my act...

Its on Youtube..

( Its just one gag that's been done to death)

daleshrimpton wrote:( Its just one gag that's been done to death)

How about getting a lovely assistant and then feigning arousal? Or not feigning, depending on how good your solicitor is.

A_n_t wrote:
How about getting a lovely assistant and then feigning arousal? Or not feigning, depending on how good your solicitor is.

I imagine it's supposed to be an escapology routine rather than soft porn.

Mind you, all that getting bound up in leather and buckles, the struggling and writhing, the moans, the tension, and finally... the release! It's all just a metaphor isn't it?

I got a black strait jacket off ebay for about £40. Double crotch straps and a belly loop as well