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The Magic Cafe Forum Index » » Believe it or not... » » The Man Who Could Not Be Hanged » » TOPIC IS LOCKED Brent Allan Elite user Chicago 412 Posts Posted: Feb 1, 2003 2:09pm       Anybody ever heard of this? Rumor has it, it is an effect where a man can wrap a rope around his throat and have audience members pull on the ends, yet the rope does not choke or injure him. PLEASE NOTE: I am NOT planning on attempting this. Someone had merely told me about this and I was curious to see if this actually existed. Turn your business card into a relentless salesperson that brings you business! http://www.TransformYourBusinesscard.com Kondini Inner circle 3460 Posts Posted: Feb 1, 2003 5:32pm       Yes, this is still performed today: Hercules from Exeter, and the amazing Magnus, to name but two who work this at Gala's in the UK. Penny Hinksman— who I lost contact with back in the eighties— was the only female I knew who had this as a feature in her act. I understand on one occasion it went wrong and for a period of time she had to cover the scars by wearing polo neck costumes. Many of the old books cover this stunt, but I must say it has never been my cup of tea. Also Miss Atlas comes to mind. Brent Allan Elite user Chicago 412 Posts Posted: Feb 1, 2003 11:34pm       Could anyone point me to a specific source for this stunt? A name of a book? Turn your business card into a relentless salesperson that brings you business! http://www.TransformYourBusinesscard.com Kondini Inner circle 3460 Posts Posted: Feb 2, 2003 5:05am       Am on tour at moment will list relevant info upon return (Next week) OK, Book, Bed of Nails springs to mind not sure if method is exposed though. If you e me your post mail address I will send you method by return. Ken. magician_carter New user 79 Posts Posted: Feb 12, 2003 10:36am       I just saw the plans for an effect very close to this called Gallows. It was in a book called TOPS and was published in 1965 if I remember correctly. This particular book was of illusion plans. Hope this helps. Carter Without Magic, Life is Boring. Scott Xavier Inner circle 3673 Posts Posted: Feb 15, 2003 5:01pm       I have actually seen a man hanged at a far out Las Vegas ghost town. It's in some clay canyon. I was fairly young, about 15 years ago, but from what I remember, there is a gimmick of course. I don't want to get into too much detail here. kid iowa Loyal user Oklahoma 291 Posts Posted: May 12, 2003 2:12pm       There was a man by the name of Farmer Burns who did this. He was a catch-wrestler, had a 20" neck on a 5'6" frame. He has a web site at www.farmerburns.com run by Matt Furey, it's mostly exercise related but has some interesting stories. He was turn of the century, so don't expect anything up to date. Any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile...can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction, "I served in the United States Navy." J.F.K. Dragona Regular user New Jersey 159 Posts Posted: May 12, 2003 5:35pm       I know that they use a gimmick in "Jesus Christ Superstar" when Judas is hanged. I know how it works to a point but not all the way, so I have never tried it myself. It is fairly simple as long as you have the facts. This is the closest thing I have seen to the one mentioned above. I have the breath of dragons and the soul of a human. The Magic Cafe Forum Index » » Believe it or not... » » The Man Who Could Not Be Hanged » » TOPIC IS LOCKED <<< Previous Topic   Next Topic >>>

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