Magic
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There are a number of magical illusions and escapes which incorporate
stocks. Probably the most famous is sawing a woman in half,
where the box has stocks at both ends. But there are other ways to bisect assistants.
The guillotine is another well known illusion. The lunette
resembles a pillory without the hand holes and holds the
�volunteer� in a similar position.
A close relative of the guillotine is the head chopper.
Of course other parts of the body can also be chopped off.
A sword through the neck, encased in stocks.
The Assistant�s Revenge restrains the assistant�s head, hands and legs in stocks. The idea is
that the assistant is restrained, the magician pulls the curtain around and changes places with
his assistant. A wonderful illusion, apart from the last bit!
The Chinese Water Torture illusion, made famous by Houdini. Her feet are locked in stocks,
then she is suspended upside down in a tank of water.
Last, but by no means least, my favourite - the pillory. This can be used as a straighforward escape, or as an Assistant's Revenge.
Designed December 1997 by [email protected], with the kind assistance of my friend Eija-Riitta.
Last modified 17 November 2008.
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