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Kevin Gardner Regular user Richboro, PA 177 Posts |
I'm interested in buying a Siberian Chain Escape, I've done a little looking around on the web. I'm interested in buying a quality chain, something that looks to the spectator that looks well made and strong.
$3.50 - The Addams version might be well made (I don't know) but the links look pathetically small and skinny. http://themagicwarehouse.com/cgi-bin/fin......SIBERIAN The magic Warehouse advertises their Siberian chains as, "the finest chromed steel chain with correct and explicit instructions including brass lock" it looks very nice, really like the chrome! http://themagicwarehouse.com/cgi-bin/fin......SIBERIAN And then there's the, "Super Siberian Chain Escape" $60 at Daytona: http://www.daytonamagic.com/products/SUP......APE.html It looks like nothing special, just a normal chain, maybe a bit rough on the skin. Does anyone have experience with the, "Super Siberian Chain Escape?" Is it really super? Personally I like the chromed chain, it would probably be gentler on my skin and at the same time it looks like a tough chain. |
Spellbinder Inner circle The Holy City of East Orange, NJ 6438 Posts |
You can always visit the chain department of your local Home Depot or equivalent hardward store. I prefer to make the chain longer than usual, which also makes it look less like the traditional Siberian Chain.
"Borrowing" it from a nearby chained up bicycle also takes a lot of the heat off it and gives it a reason for being there (assuming you work near bicycles or outdoors at a park).
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Roslyn Inner circle UK 3405 Posts |
Cannons Great Escapes has the best heavy duty siberian chain on the market. Go with that if you want a top quality prop that will last you years of service.
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
I'll go with Roslyn on his recommendation...I just got one and it's heavy duty chain and lock. I guess if you can take the time to find the chain and rings and put them together, you could probably save some money, but the Cannon's version suits me just fine for the reasonable price.
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Father Photius Grammar Host El Paso, TX (Formerly Amarillo) 17161 Posts |
I made my own from some brass machine chain, and a couple of rings. Looks great, strong, and very examinable, plus works great.
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Steve_Mollett Inner circle Eh, so I've made 3006 Posts |
I use the simpler 'chain with one end ring.'
Refer to "33 Rope Ties and Chain Releases" by Burling Hull (also available from Cannon's).
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houdinisghost Loyal user 287 Posts |
I made my Siberian Chain Escape to look exactly like Houdini's. I bought the chain at the hardware store--same kind you see Houdini using when he's bringing his arms "akimbo," pretending to use his teeth, painfully stripping it off his left wrist--when it really just wants to fall off. I added two of the correct size harness rings (also from the hardware store) by cutting them with a jeweler's saw, pulling them open, slipping them onto the proper links, tapping the ends together and sealing the opening with JB Weld (hardware store).
It's the best looking Siberian Chain Escape I've ever seen, and I present it just like Houdini--I did it when I lectured on the Mirror Handcuff at the Cannons' Convention a few years back. I will actually get every copy of Houdini--the Key, that has been sold, in the mail this week. Quite a few of the followers of this forum should have received them by now. http://www.houdinisghost.com/howhedidit.html |
Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
One of the problems with the S.S. Adams model is that the twist links are open at the ends and dig into the wrists a bit too much. I suppose they could break the skin.
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LFoxx Regular user 107 Posts |
There's a great chain escape that's cheap to make in Alan Wakeling book and it's got a great routine with it.
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Stevethomas Inner circle Southern U.S.A. 3728 Posts |
Heck, no reason to not make your own for less than $5.
Steve |
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