Hey Fred, thanks for the info! I credit U.F. Grant in my product booklet for the inspiration behind the Iron Garrote. To the best of my research at the time, I found him to be the founder of the basic idea used that incorporated a gimmicked rope around the body. I changed the method somewhat and used a chain that is examinable. I would love to see the booklet by Xanadu, any links to where it is available?

Peter.

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I prefer your version. The principle is so well integrated to the prop, and it can be examined. Really clever.

Thanks guys!

Also I have another tip for anyone interested that I included with a recent PM to Dave(aka strangemagick) for use with volunteers that I didn't pm to others, so if anyone is interested in this idea, send me another pm.

P.