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Replica Houdini Steel Straitjacket |
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This is a replica of the steel jacket as seen in the 1953 Tony Curtis movie HOUDINI. Locks sold separately. Price: Ungimmicked: $1099 US Gimmicked: $1499 US Product Number: Ungimmicked: 230-06 Gimmicked: 230-07 Back to top |
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Crystal Casket |
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Looking for something new and unique? This is it! A one of a kind escape with a performance that is completely customizable. The performer can be secured in whatever manner they see fit and then locked inside the Crystal Casket with 4 heavy locks. Escape is made within minutes. Locks sold separately. Price: Crystal Casket: price upon applicaion Product Number: 250-01 Back to top |
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Leon Pillory |
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The Leon Pillory is complete in itself and is seldom, if ever, seen but is an astounding presentation! An audience member fully examines the Pillory. The performers neck and hands are secured in the Pillory and it is locked at one end with a hasp and padlock. A steel bolt is passed through the other end of the Pillory and locked in place. A heavy steel chain is wrapped around the Pillory near the centre and then locked in place. The audience member then writes their name on 5 ordinary stickers and places then over the keyholes of the three locks and the two remaining stickers across the centre crack of the pillory. The escape is made in 6 seconds with the locks and stickers untouched! Fully examinable before and after performance, this escape is sure to delight audiences of all ages! Locks sold separately. Price: Leon Pillory: $775 US Product Number: 210-04 Back to top |
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Full View Water Tank |
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The perfect full view escape! The water filled tank is examined. The performer thrusts their hands through 2 openings in the lid. Handcuffs are placed around their wrists securing them. The lid is locked and the performer must escape the handcuffs and open the lock on the lid before they run out of air! The water tank is on a raised platform making this performance visible to a large range of audiences in different venues. The water tank and platform are secured to a water catcher on wheels. When the performance is complete the entire unit can be wheeled off stage, not spilling a drop of water. This is perfect when sharing a stage with other acts because it prevents downtime between acts due to cleanup. The included water catcher will thrill theatre managers that there is no risk of water damage to the stage and audiences will be astounded with the daring feat! Lock may not be exactly as shown. Price: Full View Water Tank: $4750 US Product Number: 200-28 Back to top |
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Full View Water Cell Escape |
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This escape comes complete and ready to perform!
The performers hands are placed through two holes in the top of the Plexiglas lid and locked on the outside by a pair of handcuffs. Submerging their head into the water filled tank, the lid is then locked in place as well. The performer must release themselves from the handcuffs and then pick the lock in full view of the audience. Includes base, handcuffs and lock. Copyright© 2009 Price: $2799 US Product Number: 200-24 Back to top |
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The CrucibleLimited Edition |
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Now available in a Full View version! |
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A sinister looking escape! A Water Torture Tank surrounded by a cage on the outside!
The Water Tank is shown with the cage down on all four sides. The performer is shackled and locked in the water filled tank. Once the Water Tank lid is locked, the cage is brought up on all four sides and locked in place. The lid of the cage is brought down over the lid of the Water Tank from the back and locked to the front part of the cage. Locks may not be exactly as shown. Price:Industrial Finish: $7150US Vintage Finish: $8250 US Product Number: 200-21 Back to top |
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Cubed |
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Remember Houdini's Plate Glass Box Escape? Here is an updated version for the 21st century! Five pieces of 1/2 inch acrylic are fastened together with the strongest adhesive known creating an air and water tight cube which takes up very little space but plays very very big!. Rigorous examination by an audience committee before and after escape is possible and recommended. Four fully inspectable hasps and staples are used to secure the lid and borrowed locks can be used. A sub trunk hoop screen may be used to cover this escape during performance. The performer is manacled and crunched into the small space. Water is added, if desired. The lid is secured and the four hasps are locked. The performer is covered and escape is made leaving the cube locked as it was before. Miraculous! Locks not included.
Copyright© 2004 Price: Cubed: $2549 US Cubed Base: $199 US Product Number: Cubed: 200-06 Cubed Base: 200-16 Back to top |
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Cubed2 |
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Double the impossibility! Cubed 2 is performed in the same manner as the original Cubed but is taken one impossible step further. The original Cubed is encased within another Cubed and both are air and water tight.
Locks not included. Price: $3762 US Product Number: 200-12 Back to top |
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Cubed2 with Frame |
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Similar to Cubed 2 in peformance. The only difference is the brass frame around each of the Cubes.
Base included. Locks not included. Price: $4289 US Product Number: 200-17 Back to top |
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Cubed and Cage |
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Cubed with the added sensation of a cage!
Locks not included. Price: $2969 US Product Number: 200-13 Back to top |
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Water Torture Tank |
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This is a spectacular and death defying escape created by Richard Sherry and is strictly for the hard core escapologists! You are manacled and crammed into the water filled Torture Tank. The lid is locked securely with genuine locks. Escape from this crammed prison can be done in a matter of seconds. Various frame finishes are available. Transportation base is included in price.
Price: $4488 US Product Number: 200-03 Back to top |
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Water Torture Tank and Cage |
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This is a spectacular and death defying escape created by Richard Sherry and is strictly for the hard core escapologists! You are manacled and crammed into the cage and lowered into the water filled Torture Tank. The lid is locked securely with genuine locks. Escape from this crammed prison can be done in a matter of seconds. Water Tank and Cage can also be performed separately.
Various frame finishes ares available. Transportation base is included in price. Price: $5742 US Product Number: 200-02Back to top |
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Houdini Steel Underwater Trunk Escape |
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Industrial Look |
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Painted Look |
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Remember the 1953 Houdini movie starring Tony Curtis? Do you remember the steel trunk that he was handcuffed and locked into and then dropped into the river? For the first time ever, you can own a replica of this incredidble trunk! This trunk can be used as an underwater escape or a substitution trunk. Imagine the tale you could weave in front of an audience if you used this trunk to perform Houdini's famous Metamorphosis!
Available with an industrial look or painted (various colours available).
Product Number: 220-06 Back to top |
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Underwater Trunk |
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One of the greatest publicity stunts used to attract media attention! This crate can be critically examined inside and out using a rubber mallet. Holes on the bottom and sides allow for water to rush in so the crate sinks quickly. The performer is manacled and locked in a mail bag, if desired. The perfomer is then placed into the trunk and the lid is screwed or nailed shut by spectators or assistants. The crate is then roped or chained and lowered into the lake or river. Locks, chain and rope not included. Please see our restraints section for locks and chain available for purchase separately. Price: Pine: $999 US Product Number: 220-05 Back to top |
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Submerged Transparent Trunk |
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After many months of development and testing we are proud to offer the Underwater Transparent Trunk! Although similar in appearance to our transparent substitution trunk, this trunk has been designed to be used as a submerged escape or substitution trunk in a underwater environment. Fully examinable before and after performance, its unique design enables it to sink rapidly so escape or exchange is very quick. Over 300 frame colors available. Tinted plexiglas is also available at an additional cost. Please inquire. Price: $4158 US Product Number: 215-03Back to top |
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Underwater Crate |
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One of the greatest publicity stunts used to attract media attention! This crate can be critically examined inside and out using a rubber mallet. Holes on the bottom and sides allow for water to rush in so the crate sinks quickly. The performer is manacled and locked in a mail bag, if desired. The perfomer is then placed into the trunk and the lid is screwed or nailed shut by spectators or assistants. The crate is then roped or chained and lowered into the lake or river. Instead of using screws or nails hasps can be added. Rope sold separately. Price: Pine: $824 US Oak: $1099 US Product Number: Pine: 220-03 Oak: 220-04Back to top |
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Underwater Metamorphosis |
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This is the ultimate and most impossible Metamorphosis! Fully inspectable, you and your assistant magically change places within this water filled transparent trunk.
The 3/8" Plexiglas and welded frame make this illusion very strong and very light weight. This trunk is made based on individual body measurements provided at time of order. Various plating options are available, please inquire.
Price: 3/8": $4158 US Product Number: 3/8": 215-02 Back to top |
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Transparent Sub Trunk |
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A Richard Sherry original created in 1982. This clear trunk can be used as a sole escape, as a substitution or in conjunction with the Wooden Sub Trunk!
The 3/8" Plexiglas and welded frame make this illusion very strong and very light weight. This trunk is made based on individual body measurements provided at time of order. This trunk can also be filled with water for an even more exciting escape.
Price: ¼": $3762 3/8": $4158 US Product Number: ¼": 215-01 3/8": 215-02 Back to top |
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Pine Trunk |
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An amazing substitution trunk made of solid pine and stained dark walnut. This trunk allows the performer to complete a marvelous escape or as a substitution trunk with an assistant. Don't be alarmed if the audience doesn't applaud for this one, they will be too amazed to respond!
Other stain colors are available. Hardware includes hasps, handles and hinges which are nickel-plated. Price: $1264 Product Number: Pine: 220-01 Back to top |
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Oak Trunk |
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An amazing substitution trunk made of oak and stained in a beautiful cherry finish. This trunk allows the performer to complete a marvelous escape or as a substitution trunk with an assistant. Don't be alarmed if the audience doesn't applaud for this one, they will be too amazed to respond!
Other stain colors are available. Trunk is finished in top quality brass hardware. Price: $1595 US Product Number: 220-02 Back to top |
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Replica Houdini's Water Torture Cell |
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For the first time ever an exact working replica of Harry Houdini's Chinese Water Torture Cell is a being made available to the magic fraternity!
These will be made to the exact specifications of Houdini's Chinese Water Torture Cell including the type of mahogany wood that was used in Houdini's. This will be a working and performable Water Cell. Price: Price upon application Product Number: 235-11 Back to top |
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Houdini's Water Torture Cell - Contemporary Version |
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This torture cell version has acrylic on all four sides and there are not cross bars to obscure the view of the performer.
Custom made to fit any performer. Bubbling systems, water heaters as well as a caster frame base are also available and are sold separately. Price: Price upon application Product Number: 235-04 Back to top |
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Houdini's Water Torture CellLimited Edition |
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The fictional Water Torture Cell from a publicity poster of Harry Houdini's becomes reality for the first time ever! A cage surrounds the outisde of the Cell and encompasses the stocks creating an impossible situation.
The Water Torture Cell is shown with the cage down on all four sides. The cage on the back and the two sides are brought up and secured to the Cell itself. The perfromer's feet are locked into the stocks and the performer is lowered into the Cell head first. The stocks are locked to the Cell and the front part of the cage is brought up. The lid of the cage is brought down over the stocks from the back and locked to the front part of the cage. This Houdini Water Torture Cell is sensational and can be examined before and afterwards! Custom made to fit any performer. Bubbling systems, water heaters as well as a caster frame base are also available and are sold separately. Price: Price upon application Product Number: 235-07 Back to top |
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Mirror Finish Water Torture Cell |
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We are proud to offer this unique version of the WTC. Made from laser cut, mirror finish stainless steel this Water Torture Cell is a thing of beauty to behold. Pictures do not capture the sheer beauty of this prop. The performer's ankles are locked into the stocks and the performer is then lowered into the Water Torture Cell. The stocks are then secured to the cell with four locks, which may be borrowed from the audience. Escape occurs in moments yet the unit can be fully examined before and/or afterwards.
Custom made to fit any performer. Bubbling systems, water heaters as well as a caster frame base are also available and are sold separately. Price: Price upon application Product Number: 235-06 Back to top |
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Houdini Water Torture Cell |
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The ultimate escape! The performer's ankles are locked into the stocks and the performer is then lowered into the Water Torture Cell. The stocks are then secured to the cell with four locks, which may be borrowed from the audience. Escape occurs in moments yet the unit can be fully examined before and/or afterwards.
Custom made to fit any performer, this torture cell is available with three wood panels and an acrylic front (as shown) or with four acrylic panels. There are numerous custom options available such as aluminum or plated steel frames and various stain colors for the wood panels. A cage option, which the performer is locked into, fastens to the stocks and is then lowered into the Torture Cell. Bubbling systems, water heaters as well as a caster frame base are also available and are sold separately. Price: Price upon application Product Number: 235-01 Back to top |
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Houdini's Water Torture Cell - Powder Coated Version |
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This torture cell is similar to the contemporary version in that it has acrylic on all four sides. Powder coat available in over 300 colors. Please inquire.
Custom made to fit any performer. Bubbling systems, water heaters as well as a caster frame base are also available and are sold separately. Price: Price upon application Product Number: 235-03 Back to top |
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Full View Chinese Water Torture Cell |
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Photo by Cindy Stein. Built for the hit play The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini by Cynthia von Buhler |
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After many years and numerous requests, we at Richard Sherry's Magic and Escapes have decided to release a full view version of the Water Torture Cell.
With this version the logistics of hanging upside down are long gone. While heavily manacled, the performer enters the Cell feet first. The lid is then secured. After releasing their restraints the performer must then pick the inside lock that secures the hatch which is fastened to the lid. This Water Torture cell has no cross bars on the front of the Cell which provides a complete, unobstructed view of the performer. Price: Price upon application Product Number: 235-09 Back to top |
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Cage |
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This cage is a perfect addition to the Water Torture Cell but can be performed on its own.
Price: $1045 US Product Number: 240-06 Back to top |
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Fatality |
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Roslyn Walker wondered if two of our escapes could be paired together and the result is truly one of the most terrifying escapes on the market today!
The Phobia escape is completely transparent with acrylic sides, hasps and hinges. The performer shows one padlock and supplies seven keys to seven spectators. Each spectator tries their key in the padlock. None unlock it. An eighth key is supplied and the lock is opened successfully. The keys are shuffled in a hat or bag and each spectator is asked to select a key, leaving one key for the performer. This process is repeated for the second padlock. At the end of the process the seven spectators have chosen two keys each and the performer has the two remaining keys. The performer's head is placed inside the acrylic box and the stock is secured around their neck. The front panel comes down and is secured with the two padlocks through the industrial strength acrylic hasps. The performer's hands are secured behind their back with the shackle of the Stainless Steel Straitjacket and the acrylic box is filled with water. The performer has precious seconds to free their bound hands and try to open the two padlocks with the keys they were given or drown in front of a live audience! Variation: The acrylic box is water and air tight. This escape can be performed without water and be based on the air tight aspect of the box. The consequence without the water is visible suffocation if you do not escape in time! Once the performers head is locked within the acrylic box, their breath will steam up the walls of the box making the visible suffocation effect more terrifying to the audience.Price:With Correct Key Locks $2839 US Without Correct Key Locks: $2619 US Product Number: With Locks: 200-18 Without Locks: 200-19 Back to top |
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Metal Straitjacket |
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This Straitjacket is similar to our original Steel Straitjacket but this version is made from aluminum, is extremely light weight and has a crotch strap. Locks not included. Price: $1099 US Product Number: 230-05 Back to top |
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Medieval Straitjacket |
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This is a spin on our standard steel straitjacket. This model has sleeves attached which are secured by a steel shackle making escape seem impossible!
Lock not included. Copyright© June 2012 Price: Price upon application Product Number: 230-04 Back to top |
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Stainless Steel Straitjacket |
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The challenge stainless steel straitjacket is one of the greatest modern escape feats! All items included can be fully inspected and the straitjacket is perfect for underwater escapes. This straitjacket consists of a formed front and back panel. These panels are hinged together on one side with a solid hinge. The other side is secured with two heavy hasps. A steel bar is slid through the hasps and secured with genuine locks at each end. Two handcuffs, each with 8 feet of chain, are locked on your wrists. Your arms are crossed over the front of the jacket and the chain is wrapped around your body and locked in the front or back with genuine locks. The formed stainless steel shackle is placed over your arms and locked to the front of the jacket. Escape appears absolutely impossible! Please email us for custom sizing!
Price: $1099 US Product Number: 230-01 Back to top |
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Stainless Steel Straitjacket Version 2 |
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Our second version of the challenge stainless steel straitjacket! All items included can be fully inspected and this straitjacket is also perfect for underwater escapes. This straitjacket consists of a formed front and back panel. These panels are hinged together on one side with a solid hinge that runs the full length of the jacket. The other side is secured with two heavy carriage hasps. A lock is inserted into each of the hasps after they are clamped closed. The shoulders of the jacket are also locked closed. Your arms are secured with a solid steel shackle that is locked in place. This is a magnificent escape, a true reputation builder! Please email us for custom sizing!
Price: $1099 US Product Number: 230-02 Back to top |
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Full View Drum Escape |
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The 21st century drum escape! This is a very exciting full view escape! The performer is locked in a water filled drum. The lid is secured with 3 massive chains which lock together at the top. The performers hands are put through holes in the lid and handcuffed. The performer must now pick the cuffs and the lock securing the chains to escape. Drum and base colors vary depending on availability. Drum and base color received may not be as shown. Price: 55 Gallon (includes base): $950 US 85 Gallon (no base): $1250 US Product Number: 55 Gallon: 245-09 85 Gallon: 245-10 Back to top |
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The Impossible Drum Escape |
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A perfect marriage between the Drum escape and the Cubed escape!
The performer is handcuffed and is then put into an examined steel drum which has been placed within a Plexiglas box called Cubed. The drum is then filled with water. The lid of the drum is locked on with three locks. The lid of Cubed is then locked with three more locks. The performer must make their escape or face certain death! Drum colors vary depending on availability. Drum and base color received may not be as shown. Price: 55 Gallon: $3499 US 85 Gallon: $3799 US Product Number: 55 Gallon: 200-25 85 Gallon: 200-26 Back to top |
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Anxiety |
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Another unique escape product brought to you by Richard Sherry's Magic and Escapes! This crystal clear acrylic container can be fully inspected before and after escape. It is water and air tight and borrowed padlocks may be used. This escape will add a new dimension to your act. Although this escape is similar to the 55 or 85 gallon drum, it may be fashioned into any size. Please inquire. Locks not included. Price: Price upon application Product Number: 245-06Back to top |
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Drum |
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Richard first performed the drum escape in 1976 as a challenge from Sonco Steel. Now available for your next performance! Fully inspectable, this drum is perfect for display in any public area for examination. During the performance the drum is filled with water and locked with the performer inside. You can even use borrowed locks! Locks not included but may be purchased separately.
Drum and base colors vary depending on availability. Drum and base color received may not be as shown. Price: 55 Gallon (includes base): $950 US 85 Gallon (no base): $1250 US Product Number: 55 Gallon: 245-01 85 Gallon: 245-02 Back to top |
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Drum Version 2 |
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Another Richard Sherry original. This drum is unique because it can be performed as a visible escape. The drum is fully examined and is filled to the brim with water. The artist climbs in and the lid is put in place. Here is the kicker! The original factory steel sealing ring is secured over the lid. It can be tightened with a screw or locked with an examined lock. This ring seals so tight that the drum becomes air/water tight. Escape proof! As time ticks by, to the astonishment of the audience, the artist makes their escape. Magnificant and diabolical! This escape must be seen to be believed. Locks not included but may be purchased separately.
Drum and base colors vary depending on availability. Drum and base color received may not be as shown. Price: 55 Gallon (includes base): $2309 US 85 Gallon (no base): $2529 US Product Number: 55 Gallon: 245-04 85 Gallon: 245-05 Back to top |
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Premature Burial |
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The perfect blend of hidden and full view escapes! The performer is heavily manacled and secured in a mail bag. Chains are wrapped over the bag around the perfomers body and the bag is lifted into the air and lowered into the acrylic burial chamber. Soil or sand is poured on top of the performer and the lid is locked down. The perfomer must then escape the manacles and secured mail bag to blindly pick open a lock on the inside of the lid that secures a small door. Once opened the performer must reach their arm out the hole in the lid and pick open the lock that holds the lid in place, sight unseen. This sensational escape can be performed surrounded at virtually any venue! This escape comes complete with the burial chamber, cuffs, leg irons, chain, mail bag and locks. Our gantry may be used to lower the performer into the burial chamber and is sold separately. Price: $5225 US Product Number: 200-20Back to top |
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Nemesis |
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Imagine being heavily manacled and then crammed into a small, confining space made of solid steel and plexiglas. The handle of the door is then locked and the door is double secured with a borrowed padlock. The container quickly steams up from the performers body heat and begins to obscure the audiences view. Four chains are then fastened to the eye bolts and Nemesis is raised high above the crowd and then lowered into a body of water. As the minutes tick by, the suspense heightens as the spectators wait for the perfomer to surface! This is a fantastic publicity stunt that garners great media attention! Everything can be critically examined before and after escape.
Lock not included. A wheeled base is also available. Price: Nemesis: $2750 US Wheeled Base: $200 US Product Number: Nemesis: 200-14 Wheeled Base: 200-15Back to top |
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Phobia |
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There are a number of performance option with Phobia!
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The performer's head is placed inside Phobia which is secured. The lid on the top of Phobia is opened and the prop is filled with water. The door on the top can then be locked. The performer has precious seconds to try to open the two padlocks with the keys they were given or drown in front of a live audience!
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Custom frame available at an additional charge. Price:With Correct Key Locks $950 US With Gimmicked Locks: $850 USProduct Number: With Correct Key Locks: 200-08 With Gimmicked Locks Locks: 200-09 Back to top |
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Gantry |
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Tried and tested, this gantry is the perfect addition to any escape requiring a lift. Setup and tear down takes approximately 10 minutes each. This gantry also packs very small. Gantry heights range from 8 to 14 feet (2.44 to 4.29 metres). Please inquire for pricing of additional heights.
Price: 8 feet/2.44 metres High: $715 US Winch, Battery and Battery Charger: $309 US Product Number: 8 feet/2.44 metres High: 200-07 Winch, Battery and Battery Charger: 200-10 Back to top |
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Milk Can |
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This is the perfect feature of any act! Fully inspectable, this milk can is perfect for display in any public area for examination. During the performance the can is filled with water and locked with the performer inside! This milk can is fantastic for generating publicity. This milk can is designed with a much safer method of escape than other models. This milk can is made from aluminum and is very light weight. Please contact us for further information.
Price: $3740 US Product Number: 200-05 Back to top |
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Confinement |
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This cage can be used for a multitude of escapes! Aerial escapes, underwater escapes or in conjunction with our Water Torture Tank. A Plexiglas bottom is shown but a diamond plate or stainless steel bottom is also available. Lifting chains included.
Price: $1045 US Product Number: 200-11 Back to top |
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Houdini Pillory |
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This magnificent piece of equipment is available in oak or pine. Standing 60" tall and 38" wide this pillory has an astounding stage presence. With the added features of tie rings and chains, this escape looks impossible. Public inspection can be a welcome addition to this escape prior and during the performance. Examination and setup can take several minutes whereas the escape can be done in less than 3 seconds. This pillory can also be performed as a substitution.
Price: Pine: $1320 Oak: $1716 US Product Number: Pine: 210-01 Oak: 210-02 Back to top |
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Leon Pillory |
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This Plexiglas Leon Pillory is an astounding addition to any performers show. The Leon Pillory design is already an impossible escape, but being made of Plexiglas it seems even more incredible. All pieces may be critically examined at any time and the performer is out in seconds. Signed stickers may be placed across the seam of the Pillory yet they remain intact after the escape. A stunning mystery!
Price: $929 US Product Number: 210-03 Back to top |
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Mail Bag and Bar |
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This heavy canvas mail bag with large grommets comes with a steel bar that slides through the grommets and is locked on both sides. Audience members can examine the bag and bar and any escape will seem impossible. Escape can be done in moments and the bag remains locked after escape.
Price: Bag & bars: $199 Bag: $139 Bars (2): $60 US Product Number: Bag & bars: 205-01 Bag: 205-02 Bars (2): 205-03 Back to top |
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