|
|
MikeSmith New user Redcar, England 6 Posts |
Hi. I have managed to obtain an old paperback booklet entitled "Handcuff and Gaol Breaking Mystery Exposed". The book is compiled by W. Selby and published by the Daisy Bank Printing and Publishing Company of Wellington Street, Gorton, Manchester England. I can not seem to find a year of publication. Can anyone help me?
Cheers Mike Smith |
BroDavid Inner circle America’s North Coast, Ohio 3176 Posts |
If no one has a handle on it, you may get a clue by age/type of the cuffs "exposed", but that probably already occurred to you.
I know there are some here, who seem to know the history of every cuff and lock! Good luck, it sounds like a terrific find. BroDavid
If you stand for nothing, you will fall for anything.
|
Joe Marotta Special user Can You Believe I Have 944 Posts |
Hi Mike,
Haven't heard of this one and can't seem to find any info on it on the web. In 1966 someone wrote a short 2 sentences about it but didn't mention the printing date, just described the appearance of the front cover. Would love to hear your impression of the book. Anything "new" inside it? It's always great to discover "new" ideas in "old" manuscripts! Cheers, Joe |
MikeSmith New user Redcar, England 6 Posts |
Hi Joe. Where were these 2 short sentances written? I was 10 years old at the time!
I don't know whats new and what isn't as I'm not an escapology expert. My field is more conventional magic (close-up, cabaret etc). However I can tell you that the photographs included are pretty weird. Manacled young men in what looks like nappies (diapers?). V. strange. Thanks for taking the time to reply Cheers Mike |
Joe Marotta Special user Can You Believe I Have 944 Posts |
Hi Mike,
Here's the reference that I found. It came from The Magic Cauldron, 1966,67. http://www.uelectric.com/pastimes/pot20.htm http://www.uelectric.com/pastimes/pot26.htm Manacled men in diapers??? Where did you buy this book? (wink wink nudge nudge) Wait, never mind, I don't want to know. It definately sounds like an oldie. Hope this helps. Joe Marotta |
The Magic Cafe Forum Index » » All tied up! » » Old Escapology Manuscript (0 Likes) |
[ Top of Page ] |
All content & postings Copyright © 2001-2024 Steve Brooks. All Rights Reserved. This page was created in 0.01 seconds requiring 5 database queries. |
The views and comments expressed on The Magic Café are not necessarily those of The Magic Café, Steve Brooks, or Steve Brooks Magic. > Privacy Statement < |