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				INTERNATIONAL MAGICIAN’S SOCIETY VOL. 36 “ESCAPE MAGIC BY SCOTT INTERRANTE” VIDEO - 65% OFF - WHEN THEY'RE GONE, THEY'RE GONE! Formerly only available through a membership in the International Magician's Society. But now you have the opportunity to purchase this informative video on escape magic. "In this video, Scott will teach you well guarded escape secrets such as: How to pick handcuffs, leg irons, as well as old handcuffs - the kind used by Houdini. How to escape from 100 feet of rope, which you are tied with by the audience. How to escape from a regulation U.S. Mail Bag that can be examined before and after, and much more. This is a fascinating escape teaching video." We are especially impressed with Scott's instructions on how to escape from a regulation Posey strait jacket with friction buckles. By the way, Scott played Houdini in the Paramount motion picture "Ragtime". Approximately 30 minutes. Only 15 4 Left! - 65% OFF - WHEN THEY'RE GONE, THEY'RE GONE!

				BILL MC LAURY'S “ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ESCAPES II” ©2008 - 28% OFF It's finally here! 44 years after the release of his 1964 original - and now classic - "Encyclopedia of Escapes", Bill McLaury has just published a contemporary, and MUCH LARGER, fully illustrated follow-up edition, entitled "Encyclopedia of Escapes II"! As you know, the original edition featured many ideas that were provided by the leading escapists of that era. The result was a wonderful, 118 page book. Well, it's 2008, and escapes have experienced a resurgence of interest and popularity. So, Mr. McLaury has scoured the world, and interviewed the leading escape artists of TODAY, and asked them to contribute many of their secrets in order to help Bill put together a MONUMENTAL follow-up book to the original. The list of contributors reads like a "who's-who" in modern escapology. If you can think of a contemporary escapist, chances are he or she is in this book. But many of the original contributions from the 1964 book are also included. The result? THE NEW ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ESCAPES IS NOW MORE THAN TWICE THE SIZE OF THE ORIGINAL! IT IS NOW 286 PAGES! Content includes: Rope and Shackle escapes, Sensational Escapes, Handcuffs, Thumb Cuffs, Jails, Padlocks, Lock-Picking, Spirit Ties and Vest Turning, John Novak, Suggested Escape Acts, Short Bios of MANY artists, and on and on and on! And if that isn't enough, Bill McLaury will personally autograph and number your book! THIS IS A LIMITED EDITION. The first 1964 book now goes for over a $100 on the Internet. You can bet that this book will also soon become a classic. A MUST-HAVE in every serious performer's library. In recognition of our going out of business, Bill McLaury is offering his book at an almost 30% discount, down to $50 plus shipping. That's an incredible price and you will not find it lower. Take advantage of McLaury's discount while you can!

				CANNON'S GREAT ESCAPES PRESENTS: CANNON'S 21st CENTURY ESCAPE LECTURE© Brand new for 2002! As recently released at the Magic Castle, Hollywood. This 24 page booklet is chock full of new and original escapes by the author that you can build and perform. Plenty of photos help illustrate the intricacies of such new items as: How to escape from a strait jacket with your arms truly laced through the side & belly loops, how to gimmick your own padlocks, the "Crossbow of Death", Melt-Thru Manacles, how to escape from a challenger's handcuffs, etc. Additionally, you will find information on how to present an escape act that is up-to-date, and designed for the modern audience. This lecture booklet was the hottest selling item recently at the Castle. If you are looking for new technology and performance information that just isn't available elsewhere, this is it!

				JOHN NOVAK’S “THE ART OF ESCAPE” BOOK SERIES - 50% OFF These books have been very popular among escape artists for over 20 years. Vol. 1—A Modern Handcuff Act Vol. 2—Selected Chain Escapes Vol. 3—Metamorphosis Vol. 4—Escapes From a Strait Jacket* Vol. 5—The Bohemian Torture Escape Vol. 6—The Mail Bag Escape Vol. 7—The Thumb Tie Vol. 8—The Protégé (A Full Evening of Magic and Escapes) Only 9 3 Vol. 4 (Escapes From a Strait Jacket) - 50% OFF Complete Series Set is Sold Out