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CONTENTS Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 Words to the Wise ---------------------------------------------------------- 10 WARNING ---------------------------------------------------------------- 12 ======CHAPTER ONE====== The Word ------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Ropes ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Chains: 14 Padlocks: ------------------ --------------------------------------14 Padlocks -------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Handcuffs: ------------------------------------------------------------------ 14 ======CHAPTER TWO====== Rope Escapes----------------------------------------------------------------15 The Keller Wrist Tie ---------------------------------------------------------15 Wrist Tie Method One ------------------------------------------------------ 15 Wrist Tie Method Two ------------------------------------------------------ 16 Wrist Tie Method Three ----------------------------------------------------- 16 Wrist Tie Method Four ------------------------------------------------------ 16 Wrist Tie Method Five ------------------------------------------------------ 16 Presentation Ideas: -----------------------------------------------------------17 A Loop Tie That Binds ------------------------------------------------------ 17 Mysterious Knot ------------------------------------------------------------ 18 X-L Spirit Wrist Tie --------------------------------------------------------- 18 Full View Rope Escape ------------------------------------------------------19 Ovette's Torture Tie ------------------------------------------------------- --20 Chair Escape Method One -------------------------------------------------- 20 Chair Escape Method Two ---------------------------------------PP------- 20 Thumb Ties --------------------------------------------------------PP------ 21 Thumb Tie Method One ----------------------------------------------------- 21 Thumb Tie Method Two -----------------------------------------------------21 Thumb Tie Method Three---------------------------------------------------- 21 Thumb Tie Method Four ----------------------------------------------------22 Thumb Tie Method Five-- -------------------------------------------------- 22 Thumb Tie Presentations ------------------------------------------------- -- 22 Figure Eight Tie ------------------------------------------------------------ - 23 Burling Hull Strangle Tie ---------------------------------------------------- -23 Release From Behind the Back ---------------------------------------------- 24 Rod Release --------------------------------------------------------------- - 24 Wrist and Neck Tie -------------------------------------------------------- 25 50 to 75 Foot Rope Challenge ---------------------------------------------- 25 ======CHAPTER THREE====== Wire - Chain - Shackle - Escapes ------------------------------------------- 27 Wire Escape ---------------------------------------------------------------- 27 Siberian Chain Release ------------------------------------------------------ 27 Chain With Two Rings ------------------------------------------------------ 28 Chain With Padlock --------------------------------------------------------- 28 Chain With End Rings ------------------------------------------------------ 28 Chain With Three Rings ----------------------------------------------------- 29 Chain With Three Rings - Type 2 ------------------------------------------- 29 Chain With One Ring ------------------------------------------------------- 29 Chain With or Without Rings ------------------------------------------------ 30 German Transport Chain ---------------------------------------------------- 30 Police Chain Twisters-------------------------------------------------------- 30 Quick Release Handcuffs (Chain) ------------------------------------------- 30 Handcuff Chains (By Don Hinz) --------------------------------------------- 31 Handcuff Chains Method One ----------------------------------------------- 31 Handcuff Chains Method Two ---------------------------------------------- 31 Shackle Release Method One ----------------------------------------------- 31 Shackle Release Method Two ----------------------------------------------- 32 Shackle Release Method Three ----------------------------------------------32 Shackle Release Method Four -----------------------------------------------32 Release from 20 Feet of Chain -----------------------------------------------33 20 Feet of Chain Method Two -----------------------------------------------34 20 Feet of Chain Method Three --------------------------------------------- 35 =======CHAPTER FOUR======= Sensational Escapes --------------------------------------------------------- 37 The Substitution Trunk -------------------------------------------------------37 Substitution Without Trick Box ---------------------------------------------- 38 Cloth Box ------------------------------------------------------------------- 39 Wood Box ------------------------------------------------------------------ 39 Box Made in Full View Method One ---------------------------------------- 39 Box Made in Full View Method Two --------------------------------------- 39 Box Made in Full View Method Three -------------------------------------- 39 Gimmicked Box Method One ----------------------------------------------- 40 Gimmicked Box Method Two ----------------------------------------------- 40 Gimmicked Box Method Three ---------------------------------------------- 41 Gimmicked Box Method Four ----------------------------------------------- 41 Cardboard Box ------------------------------------------------------------- 41 Canvas Covered Box-------------------------------------------------------- 42 Metal Box --------------------------------------------------------------------42 Metal Box Method One ----------------------------------------------------- 42 Metal Box Method Two ---------------------------------------------------- 42 Cloth Sack Escapes ---------------------------------------------------------43 Cloth Sack Escape Method One -------------------------------------------- 43 Cloth Sack Escape Method Two -------------------------------------------- 44 Cloth Sack Escape Method Three ------------------------------------------- 44 Cloth Sack Escape Method Four --------------------------------------------44 Cloth Sack Escape Method Five -------------------------------------------- 44 Cloth Sack Escape Method Six ----------------------------------------------44 Cloth Sack Escape Method Seven -------------------------------------------45 Fishnet Escape -------------------------------------------------------------- 45 Paper Bag Escapes --------------------------------------------------------- 45 Paper Bag Escape Method One --------------------------------------------- 45 Paper Bag Escape Method Two ---------------------------------------------46 Paper Bag Escape Method Three --------------------------------------------46 Paper Bag Escape Method Four ---------------------------------------------46 Plastic Bag Escapes ----------------------------------------------------------46 Plastic Bag Escape Method One -------------------------------------------- 46 Plastic Bag Escape Method Two -------------------------------------------- 46 Milk Can Escape ------------------------------------------------------------ 47 Barrel Escape Method One ---------------------------------------- --------- 47 Barrel Escape Method Two ------------------------------------------------- 48 Barrel Escape Method Three ------------------------------------------------ 48 Mail Bag Escapes ----------------------------------------------------------- 48 Mail Bag Escapes Method One ----------------------------------------------48 Mail Bag Escapes Method Two --------------------------------------------- 49 Mail Bag Escapes Method Three -------------------------------------------- 49 Mail Bag Escapes Method Four --------------------------------------------- 49 Iron Boiler Escape Method One --------------------------------------------- 49 Iron Boiler Escape Method Two -------------------------------------------- 50 Upright Escape ---------------------------------------------------------------50 Australian Torture Board----------------------------------------------------- 51 Glass Case Escape- (Up to Date) --------------------------------------------52 Pillory Escape Method One --------------------------------------------------52 Pillory Escape Method Two ------------------------------------------------- 52 Pillory Escape Method Three ------------------------------------------------ 53 Water Torture Tank Escapee ------------------------------------------------ 54 Basket Escape --------------------------------------------------------------- 54 Australian Belt or Insane Muff ------------------------------------------------ 54 Old Carny Trick -------------------------------------------------------------- 55 Spanish Maiden - Tramp Chair ---------------------------------------------- 55 Coffin Escape --------------------------------------------------------------- 55 Torture Anchor ------------------------------------------------------------- 56 Strait Jacket Escapes -------------------------------------------------------- 57 Regulation Strait Jacket Escape ------------- -------------------------------- 57 Gimmick Strait Jacket Escape ----------------------------------------------- 58 Improved Mid-Air Harness ------------------------------------------------- 59 ======CHAPTER FIVE====== Handcuffs ------------------------------------------------------------------- 61 Introducing - Dick Norman -------------------------------------------------- 61 The Stage Act--------------------------------------------------------------- 62 The Challenge Handcuff Act ------------------------------------------------- 62 The Effect ------------------------------------------------------------------- 62 Suggested Exhibition Tests ---------------------------------------------------63 Peculiarities of Handcuff Locks ------------------------------------------ ----63 The Great Secret ------------------------------------------------------------ 64 Effect & Presentation-Explanation ------------------------------------------- 65 Some Special Stunts With Cuffs --------------------------------------------- 66 'Doctored'or Tampered With Irons ----------------------------------------- 66 Learning The Act ------------------------------------------------------------ 67 Fake Cuffs And Irons --------------------------------------------------------67 The Real Secret ------------------------------------------------------------- 68 Master Keys ---------------------------------------------------------------- 68 Featuring -------------------------------------------------------------------- 68 General Advice --------------------------------------------------------------68 Concealing Keys & Useful Gadgets ------------------------------------------69 The Perfect Challenge for Today ---------------------------------------------69 Key Information ------------------------------------------------------------- 71 Other Keys, Picks & Shims ------------------------------------------------- 74 Handcuff Information -------------------------------------------------------- 75 Handcuff Display Boards ---------------------------------------------------- 80 ======CHAPTER SIX====== Jail Escapes & Thumbcuffing -------------------------------------------------85 Jail Breaking -----------------------------------------------------------------85 Prison Cell -Escape -------- -------------------------------------------------85 The Best Jail Break ----------------------------------------------------------86 Thumbcuffing ---------------------------------------------------------------- 87 THUMBCUFFS ------------------------------------------------------------ 87 McDonald Thumbcuffs ------------------------------------------------------ 87 Tower - Lyon Thumbcuff ---------------------------------------------------- 88 Gill's "Lion Tamers" Thumbcuffs --------------------------------------------- 88 Fisher Thumbcuffs ----------------------------------------------------------- 89 "Thumb-Cuff Thumbcuffs" --------------------------------------------------- 89 Mitymite Thumbcuffs -------------------------------------------------------- 89 Ace Thumbcuffs ------------------------------------------------------------- 90 Double Lock Thumbcuffs ----------------------------------------------------90 Gale Finger Cuff -------------------------------------------------------------90 Thumbscrews ----------------------------------------------------------------91 Thumb Stock Release ----------------------------------------------- --------91 Additional Notes ------------------------------------------------------------ 92 ======CHAPTER SEVEN====== Padlocks -------------------------------------------------------------------- 93 Spirit Padlocks -------------------------------------------------------------- 93 Do it Yourself --------------------------------------------------------------- 93 Padlock Tension Tool-------------------------------------------------------- 94 Warded Padlocks ----------------------------------------------------------- 94 Lock Picking Instructions-----------------------------------------------------95 Wafer Type Locks ---------------------------------------------------------- 95 Double Sided Wafer Locks --------------------------------------------------96 Offset Locks --------------------------------- -------------------------------96 Pin Tumbler Locks ---------------------------------------------------------- 96 Hurd (American) Pin Tumbler Locks ---------------------------------------- 96 =======CHAPTER EIGHT======= Suggested Escapes Act ------------------------------------------------------97 Houdini’s Coat -------------------------------------------------------------- 97 The Committee -------------------------------------------------------------- 98 Cabinets And Screens ------------------------------------------------------- 99 Full View Handcuff Escape -------------------------------------------------- 99 Economical Routine -------------------------------------------------------- 100 ======CHAPTER NINE====== Spirit Ties, Contrivances, Vest Turning ------------------------------------- 101 Spirit Tie ------------------------------------------------------------------- 101 Spirit Tie Method Two ----------------------------------------------------- 102 Mysterious Tie ------------------------------------------------------------- 102 A Spirit Tape Tie ---------------------------------------------------------- 102 Contrivances --------------------------------------------------------------- 103 Spirit Collar Method One -------------------------------------------------- 103 Spirit Collar Method Two -------------------------------------------------- 103 Wrist Stocks --------------------------------------------------------------- 103 Spirit Handcuffs ------------------------------------------------------------ 103 Vest Turning --------------------------------------------------------------- 104 ======CHAPTER TEN====== Escape Routines ----------------------------------------------------------- 105 Houdini's Water Torture --------------------------------------------------- 105 Bag and Chain Escape ----------------------------------------------------- 106 The Packing Case Escape ------------------------------------------------- 107 The Case of the Girl in The Bag -------------------------------------------- 108 The Boxed Magician ------------------------------------------------------- 110 Escape Ideas -------------------------------------------------------------- 111 Original Bag Escape ------------------------------------------------------- 111 Sheet Metal Challenges ---------------------------------------------------- 111 Inquisition Torture --------------------------------------------------------- 111 Improved Spirit Lock ------------------------------------------------------ 111 Escape from an Insane Muff ----------------------------------------------- 111 Sealed Sewer Pipe -------------------------------------------------------- 112 Packing Box Escape ------------------------------------------------------- 112 ======CHAPTER ELEVEN====== ESCAPES BY JOHN POMEROY --------------------------------------- 115 Handcuff Escapes: --------------------------------------------------------- 115 Tumbler Lock Escapes: ---------------------------------------------------- 117 Vibrators ------------------------------------------------------------------ 118 Snappers ------------------------------------------------------------------ 119 Peerless Cuff Escape ------------------------------------------------------ 120 Riveted Handcuff Escape -------------------------------------------------- 121 JP Pillory Escape ---------------------------------------------------------- 121 The Canvas Circle Escape ------------------------------------------------ 122 Challenge Steel Straight Jacket -------------------------------------------- 123 Full View Challenge Torture Escape --------------------------------------- 126 ======BIBLIOGRAPHY====== Works on Escapes --------------------------------------------------------- 128 Major Publications -------------------------------------------------------- 128 Books --------------------------------------------------------------------- 128 Magazines ----------------------------------------------------------------- 128 Minor Publications --------------------------------------------------------- 129

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