THE "LOCK"

A Frank Creation  © 2006 

This large (approximately 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/2") padlock is designed to look like they did at the Turn of the 20th Century, and is "aged" to look the part.  Inspired by the Germain Lock.  In performance, it is displayed and shown to be locked.  But alas, there is no key.  What would Houdini do?  You ask a volunteer from the audience to hold the lock by its' "U" shaped shackle at the very top.  (Or, it can be laced onto a chain, which is held by the spectator, etc).  While they hold the lock, you step back, and cast the shadow of your forefinger onto the front of the lock--simulating a key.  Suddenly, the lock falls open!  Did your shadow unlock it?  Very spooky.   This lock is entirely mechanical in operation, and the performer has the ability to cause it to open at any time that he or she wishes.  Fits into any escape show, magic show, or Séance.  Comes complete with a canvas carrying bag.  You'll love it.  

Another neat attribute of this lock is that you can secretly open it right in front of the spectator without them seeing how you did it!