33 Rope Ties & Chain Releases Book

Written by Burling Hull, one of the world's greatest authorities on the subject.

A Classic Guide to Rope, Chain & Shackle Escape Magic

Learn the time-tested secrets behind classic rope ties, chain releases, shackles, knots, spirit ties, sack escapes and more in this fascinating work by legendary magician and escape authority Burling Hull.

The 65 illustrations make everything clear. The audience can furnish their own chains or ropes, but you can escape when you know the secrets explained in this remarkable book. Highly recommended if you want to add an escape to your act.

Originally published in the early 20th century, 33 Rope Ties and Chain Releases became a practical reference for magicians interested in adding escape magic to their performances. The book explains not only methods of escaping from ropes and chains, but also how to work with spectators, handle a committee, arrange an escape presentation and turn what could simply be a puzzle into an entertaining mystery. The book and later editions cover numerous rope, chain and shackle techniques and are extensively illustrated. 

One of the strongest features of this material is that many of the routines can apparently involve ordinary ropes, chains and restraints, making the resulting escape seem much more convincing to an audience. Hull also explores knots, thumb ties, chair ties, spirit ties, cabinets, shackles, chained sack escapes and several magical effects involving rope.

For the magician who has ever thought about adding a Houdini-style escape sequence to a stage, parlor or club act, this little book provides a tremendous amount of classic information in a compact format.

Among the Material Explained:

• Rope ties and release methods
• The Kellar and Improved Kellar Ties
• Figure 8 Tie
• B.H. Strangle Rope Tie
• New Spirit Tape Tie
• Twentieth Century Tie
• B.H. Triumph Tie
• Ten-Ichi Thumb Tie
• Excelsior Rope Tie
• Rings and Vest Trick
• Cotton Bandage Test
• Collapsible and Folding Cabinets
• Vest Turning Trick
• Vanishing and Dissolving Knots
• Linking Ring on Cord
• Borrowed Ring on Cord
• Master Challenge Mummy Tie
• Chair Tie
• Siberian Transport Chain
• B.H. Simplified Chain Release
• B.H. "Best" Chain Release
• Mysto Shackle Escape
• Ankle Shackle Escape
• B.H. Chain Shackle Release
• Spirit Locks
• Chained Sack Escape
• Cut and Restored Rope effects

The book contains approximately 65 illustrations to help make the methods and handling easier to understand; contemporary listings describe the commonly available version as a 46-page softbound book. 

Details;

Author: Burling Hull
Subject: Escape Magic, Rope Magic & Chain Releases
Format: Softcover / Saddle-Stitched
Pages: 46
Illustrations: Approximately 65
Original publication: 1915

Please Note: Escape routines should be practiced with appropriate safety precautions and should never place the performer in actual real danger. You should create the illusion of danger to entertainer the public.