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Ms. Morgan Veteran user The Garden State 399 Posts |
For the last month I've been with a small touring magic show. I have 2 spots on the show. In my first act I do a Handcuff Challenge. Someone from the audience picks the cuffs from about 10 sets. 1 set is an adjustable Darby. They choose them all the time, fine, no big deal.
As you know they tend to snap shut with some force. Last night I had 3 shows and every show the Darby got picked and, every show, the person locking me in managed to pinch me with them. In one case so much skin was trapped in them I was sure I was going to slit my wrist getting out. Has this happened to anyone else? I assumed it kept happening because they tend to get picked as the 3rd or 4th set so they are farther up my arm so it's a tighter fit to begain with. Just wondering... Ms. M
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jay leslie V.I.P. Southern California 9498 Posts |
Try putting them on upside down, if possible.
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Harley Newman Inner circle 5117 Posts |
Generally, my vols are OK, and follow directions. When they're not, I have no problem making them back up and do something right. "The goal is to tie me up, not hurt (or kill) me," is the premise. Sometimes there's a followup comment..."That's later!"
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Ian McColl Inner circle 1492 Posts |
You can use one hand (fingers) to hold the cuff wrapped around the wrist on your other wrist. You should be able to place the cuff in a position in which your flesh is well away from shackle hole. All you need the spectator to do is close the cuff, which may need their two hands.
This accident should of only happened the first time, the EA is the master of their own destiny.
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thegreatnippulini Inner circle of Hell because I've made 2582 Posts |
Ahhh, I had a completely different vision of "Pinched"... thought you got arrested or something like that... which would be absolutely hilarious if and when you escape standard police issue cuffs.
Glad to know you DIDN'T get locked up, sorry to hear the skin pinch!
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dave_matkin Inner circle 4522 Posts |
Well nips I was thinking the same thing as you.
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Steve_Mollett Inner circle Eh, so I've made 3006 Posts |
Actually, I was thinking a spectator might have tried to take liberties.
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Tony Chapparo Special user Albuquerque, NM 704 Posts |
Morgan,
Sorry to hear about the abuse. Yes, I have had numerous volunteers try to trap me or just flat out hurt me! Pick your volunteers with care!
Tony Chapparo
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dave_matkin Inner circle 4522 Posts |
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On 2012-06-08 20:23, Steve_Mollett wrote: Yes I can see that being a possability too ...... Well with Ms Morgan and her golden hot pants ...... Not so much for me and my .....like I am telling you what colour (note correct spelling yanks) my hot pants are!!!!!!!!! still love that story by the way!!! |
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