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Escapology with Dixie Dooley Volumes 1-3 (+ Bonus Houdini Lives DVD) (4 DVDs) Learn the stunts and escapes that made Houdini famous. Soon you’ll be escaping from handcuffs, straight jackets, rope-ties, milk cans, packing crates, and chains! Get booked as an escape artist!Volume 1: Escape from the OrdinaryJoin Dixie as he takes you on a journey into the world of escape. You’ll learn some of the most powerful escapes ever performed–including some ingenious challenge escapes that will make the average magic show audience look more like a stadium full of crazed sports fans. The escapes on this DVD are performed with ordinary objects. You’ll be able to perform them in almost any situation, and they’re perfect for the streets. On this volume you’ll learn:Silk Through RopeHoudini Rope TieSpirit Rope Tie100 Foot Rope TieKnotsLock PickingHistoric HandcuffsThumbcuffsEscape from a Rubber BandGerman Transport Chain EscapeVolume 2: Handcuffs, Shackles, and Straight JacketsOver hundreds of years locksmiths and handcuff manufacturers have been called upon to produce a fascinating series of restraints–each more cunningly precise than the last. Dixie will teach you the secrets of overcoming each and every one of these manmade tools of imprisonment so you’ll be ready for any challenge your spectators dream up. On this volume you’ll learn:Escape from any HandcuffKellar Rope TieBamboo Torture DeviceShanghai ShacklesStraight Jacket EscapeSuspended Straight Jacket EscapeGenerating PublicityVolume 3: Large Scale Escapes and Publicity StuntsEscape artists are the prizefighters of the magic world. Hang (upside down from a crane) with Dixie as he demonstrates and teaches the escapes that get headlines–huge headlines. Dixie doesn’t stop with the escape; he takes you one step further by teaching you the secrets of effective escape publicity. You’ll learn to write a press release, contact the media, and develop escapes and stunts that garner International press. As a special bonus you’ll learn to build your own professional escape box–without breaking the bank. On this volume you’ll learn:Tom Horn Transport BeltAssistant’s RevengemetamorphosisBuild Your Own Escape BoxEscape Stunts and Release FormsSteel Straight JacketGiant Milk Can EscapeBonus 4th DVD: Houdini Lives Again The concept behind the Houdini Lives Again show at the Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas was to take a nostalgic look at what it would be like to see Houdini perform his magic and death defying escapes live on stage. Through the use of costuming, antique props, and music, the show takes you there, back in time, to see Houdini perform live. This 4th DVD is a performance only DVD. You’ll see live performances of the following:Classic IllusionsSucker SilkAssistant’s Revenge (Stocks of Zanibar)metamorphosisCrystal Ball GazingSpiritualist IllusionsMummy AsrahShanghai ShacklesTom Horn Transport EscapeStraight Jacket EscapeFloating CupMilk Can EscapeThe bonus material on this DVD includes performances of the following:Burried AliveFrozen in Ice100′ Rope EscapeStraight Jacket and Crane Escape in appleton, WIHoudini SeanceEscape from Red TapeStraight Jacket and Crane Escape in Las Vegas