Dead Lock (Michael Murray)

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In the rarest of cases, a mindreading effect is created that so perfectly mimics the real thing that the trick doesn't just fool us...it appears that the demonstration is real. That's the case with "Dead Lock." A complete sellout at the 2019 Blackpool Convention, this trick has been impossible to keep in stock, until now.

The premise is as simple as it is unique: you hand someone a combination lock and explain that the combination to your lock is known only to you. The spectator is invited to put in various sequences of numbers to try to unlock it. They will fail. It is genuinely locked and no number of attempts will unlock it. The performer explains that the combination is a meaningful date of the year. The spectator is invited to think of any date – her birthday, her anniversary, a random day plucked from her imagination--and when she tries this thought-of date, the lock works.

You, the performer, never touch the lock. There is NO secret magnet switch. There are NO electronics. The lock is TOTALLY EXAMINABLE at all times. The very, very subtle workings of the lock are automatic and built into the fabric of the routine. It's angle-proof and can be performed for someone within minutes of opening "Dead Lock."

This very special package comes with everything you need. For your convenience, there are two different styles to choose from: European/World or American.

The American style allows a spectator to enter a date as: Month then Day OR Year

The European/World style allows a spectator to enter a date as: Day then Month OR Year

PLEASE CHECK YOUR ORDER CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU CHOOSE THE CORRECT VERSION.

There are also 3 Different Sizes Available:

  • Original = 20mm x 61mm (.8in x 2.4in)
  • Medium = 28mm x 77mm (1.1in x 3in)
  • Large = 38mm x 88mm (1.5in x 3.5in)

All heights include the clasp

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Customer reviews for Dead Lock (Michael Murray)

Derek
This is superb. The concept is simple but diabolical. There are two routines provided, but the possibilities are limited only by your imagination. You often see reviews comment that a trick is the “one thing I never leave home without”. This could likely become that for you — just put it on your keychain and you’re ready to perform anytime, anywhere. What’s so great about this is it is so easy to perform (there’s really nothing you even have to do with the gimmick other than hand it to the spectator) so it allows you to get as creative as you want with presentation and try out various forms of mentalism. Perfect entry tool for mentalism!
Graham
Amazing spectator as mindreader effect from the mind of Michael Murray. The gimmick is well built and the spectators won't find anything. This is really good.
Brian
Combine this with a great presentation and this effect is unstoppable. However if you are bad with presentation spectators may be able to catch on slightly to what is going on. Which happened to me....twice. So if you are a very involved performer this is great. If you like to hit them and move quickly onto something else, this may not be for you.
Francesco
I love this! I’m based in the UK and I have a medium world (uk) and a small US version.

Tbh, even if you’re in the UK, the US version is absolutely fine! I use the small US one as my EDC and walk around, and the medium sized UK version for parlour shows so it’s more visible.

Don’t threat if only the US version is available, laymen simply don’t care, get the date first then the month and you’re good to go.
Benjamin
I remember purchasing this trick years ago when I was in Highschool and unfortunately it's one of the tricks in my collection that may never see the light of day. Mentalism wasn't ever my thing and when you have a gimmicked lock that opens based on the number configuration of certain digits you'll think it would have been much better had the just released a lock that opens on command through Bluetooth.

My two cents, for the price paid you just ended up buying an expensive lock that someone could have an easier time unlocking than a standard one.
Phil
The best lock for magicians I've come across. I appreciate how it looks just like a lock you could buy at the store. The ability to customize it to your use case and the support in the online community sets this tool apart.

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  • Marcus asks: Is the ORIGINAL WORLD the small version? And is it ok for U.K.?

    • 1. Jim responds:Not sure on the first, but yes for the UK.
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  • Gary asks: To Vanishing inc: Is there any reason you couldn't use a credit card pin number instead of a birthday?

    • 1. Sgkyduyen responds:As the lock design to open by a birthday number
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  • Gary asks: What size are the different options?

    • 1. Jim responds:They are available in original, medium and large. Original = 20mm x 61mm (height includes clasp); Medium = 28mm x 77mm (height includes clasp); Large = 38mm x 88mm (height includes clasp).
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  • Brendan asks: How sturdy is the lock? Can it take a beating if I put it on something that gets a lot of traffic? I think this would look a million times better and more convincing after it gets some use and has some wear and tear on it.

    • 1. Paul responds:Pretty sturdy in my opinion. The brass body should take a lot of wear and tear.
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  • Mark asks: Does the US version change the position of the "key" gimmick compared to the UK version?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Yes, the US version has a different position to the UK for opening the lock.

  • Joachim asks: Hi, what´s the size? Need a UK Dead Lock in Small. Or how can I choose the right size?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:No small available at the moment I'm afraid. But when you press to buy, you get the option to choose which you'd like.
    • 2. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:This is the original one (small).

  • Barry asks: How easy is it to perform Deadlock. Is it suitable for Mentalism brginners?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Very easy, in my opinion.

  • Larry asks: Dead lock or locked for life??? Advantages/ Disadvantages with either, seem very similar

    • 1. Sgkyduyen responds:Please email to magic@vanishingincmagic.com for this kind of question.
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  • David asks: THe Dead lock by Michael Murray that you are selling for $50.00 which size is it? Small, Med, or large? David

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Small.

  • Ron asks: In the trailer, the subject says the 7th of December. The response is "That is exactly the date I used....0-7-0-7" For me, that is not a good sign, if they don't quality check the trailer. My question goes to the size of the lock? What are the actual dimensions? Does it look like a sturdy combination lock or does it look like a little toy lock that could be pulled apart with a pair of pliers?

    • 1. Brian P. responds:A little toy lock that can be pulled apart with pliers.
    • 2. Michael responds:Ron is incorrect, the participant in the clip DOES say "The seventh of the seventh" and so the performance WAS CORRECT! (Listen again at 4:05). Also the lock used is NOT a Toy Lock that could easily be pulled apart with pliers, this is a very sturdy lock that could be used for the likes of a gym locker.
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