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Oil&Water Elite user 468 Posts 
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Wayne’s Fox’s item I think you will be very dissappointed with. It will get a good WPR because he is affiliated with them,
Michael Murray’s effect is very clever but the lock and numbers are too small and fiddly to see for most of your spectators in the real world imo. Olly |
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pegasus Inner circle United Kingdom 8259 Posts
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On Mar 3, 2019, Oil&Water wrote: Indeed. Just looks like awkward posture to me. |
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Hi Olly, I am very pleased to hear that you like my Dead Lock effect and if the size of the lock was the only thing holding you back from purchasing one I am happy to report that I am in the process of getting these made in three different sizes.
Now, with zero offense intended I can honestly say I have used both my lock and locks of a similar size (Locked in Thought and Locked for Life) for many years without any issue and the current one is perfect for me for close-up use as I use it as a keyring and so love that it is light and portable in this respect. Having sold all hundred copies at Blackpool this would suggest that all purchasers were able to see and use the lock comfortably too (they are actually made from genuine locks after all). All in all I firmly believe that this lock is the perfect size for close-up use and for those who work on stage, or perhaps in environments where it is harder to see (such as night clubs) it may be worth holding on for the bigger ones to be produced. Best Wishes to All, Michael
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 3605 Posts
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I have to disagree with Olly, I can read the numbers on the lock without my glasses and I can’t read much without my glasses. With my glasses on the numbers are crystal clear. I have performed this multiple times since blackpool and not had a single person struggle to read the numbers on the lock. When Michael showed this to me it was in the Spanish bar that doesn’t have the best lighting and I didn’t have my glasses. The fact that I could read the numbers (albeit with a bit of effort due to not having my glasses) was one of the things I liked about it. Julie also has very poor eyesight and I performed it on her without a problem.
Mark
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Consultthemind1 Regular user 133 Posts
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On Mar 3, 2019, Oil&Water wrote: Horses, for courses  - Wayne’s item is great as an out for any hypno effect. It’s a handy tool that enables you to seemingly hypnotise anyone. Can you offer a reason why you don’t like it? I’ve performed Michaels lock a number of times and never had anyone say they couldn’t see the numbers - for stage I could imagine it may be a problem but even then someone selected at complete random (fairly) who is the eyes of the audience when they see the lock open it would be enough. But as Michael has stated he’s designing bigger locks.
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SleepyMagic Inner circle Hopefully I'll pass my exams with 1580 Posts
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On Mar 3, 2019, Consultthemind1 wrote: So Wayne's light heavy isn't just using suggestion/hypnosis....there na actual physical method involves? Thanks Sleepy |
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SleepyMagic Inner circle Hopefully I'll pass my exams with 1580 Posts
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On Mar 3, 2019, Consultthemind1 wrote: So Wayne's light heavy isn't just using suggestion/hypnosis....there na actual physical method involves? Thanks Sleepy |
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Lior Inner circle 1872 Posts
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Michael Murray is a genius.
I use 2 of his creations in my stage act. I try to get everything he published. I got the lock in Blackpool and I am so happy. Very clever and very easy to do. See you soon. Lior
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erichoudini Regular user 114 Posts
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Thanks for the opinion on the Light Heavy effect Pegasus.
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Oil&Water Elite user 468 Posts
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I have better than 20/20 vision so I could read the numbers no probs at all on Michaels lock. I saw it being performed however in the Ruskin and yes it wasn’t the greatest of lighting but any effect where the spectator needs to get their reading glasses out ( which was happening ) etc creates a pause I could do without. The next size up would sound perfect though, so thanks Michael for chiming in here and if you are making 3 sizes I cannot be the only one expressing this concern.
Genius method though as ever from Michael. Olly |
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Oil&Water Elite user 468 Posts
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To Sleepy think heavy and you are making it seem lighter, that way the final reveal will be heavy rather than the other way round.
So yes you receive something, Olly |
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On Mar 3, 2019, Oil&Water wrote: Sorry I don't understand what you are trying to say |
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Oil&Water Elite user 468 Posts
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Yes a physical method plus a gimmick involved too. Olly
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On Mar 3, 2019, Oil&Water wrote: Oh ok thanks! |
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Oil&Water Elite user 468 Posts
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Think industrial revelation in the box already with a few cards on top . So it’s made to feel lighter by physical movement but inevatibly it will be heavy at the end. Olly
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 3605 Posts
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On Mar 3, 2019, Oil&Water wrote: I wear varifocals when I perform because I can’t even read my flashback books without my reading glasses, yet I could read the lock without my glasses in the Spanish bar. I didn’t try it in the Ruskin but if you handed me a menu for dinner there is a 95% chance I’d need to put my reading glasses on to read it. When people need glasses to read they are going to put them on if you ask them to read something. In poor lighting I can’t even get my briefcase open. The numbers are as clear as on any lock this size and are clearer than many that I have seen. For me Deadlock was possibly my favourite purchase at Blackpool and I now carry it everywhere. Mark
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252life Inner circle Ninth Circle, Hades 2154 Posts
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I use Micheal's lock all the time.
The numbers are a bit small, but the lock is solid and believable. I ask if they can see the numbers clearly, then proceed or abort. Most people don't seem to have any difficulty in my experience. I prefer the small lock personally. I keep it on my keys, and it's become a real go to effect. I hadn't expected how strong this would play by a long shot btw. Anyway, really curious about light/heavy.
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252life Inner circle Ninth Circle, Hades 2154 Posts
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On Feb 27, 2019, Oil&Water wrote: That probably fixed my curiosity lol
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Oil&Water Elite user 468 Posts
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Michaels lock is wonderful and Mark is correct as he showed me his in the empress ballroom where the lighting was great. I also agree that Michael has made the numbers pronounced and as good as possible for this size. I just would prefer the mid size due to some people’s visibility in darker situations and also the smallness made it a bit fiddly and I believe when most people see the mid range size they would prefer it given the ultimate choice.
That’s my opinion, nevertheless is a great item and one I will be buying and I have pmed Michael for the mid range version when it in stock. Olly |
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pegasus Inner circle United Kingdom 8259 Posts
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I’d prefer a standard sized padlock as opposed to one used on a suitcase.
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