Haunted Key Deluxe

From the second I unboxed this I knew...this is a quality item. Looks spooky, has a good weight to it making it not feel like a prop,well priced, and it's perfectly weighted to do the illusion.

The instructions teach good subtleties for the main trick, and some other tricks that I think are what is throwing people off. Yes, you'll need something else to do the larger movement tricks. Overall, top tier key. Going straight into my act.

As the previous reviewer said this is a perfectly weighted key that looks the part and turns easily. Lots of people on magic cafe were asking if the key is made of metal. Well it most definitely is and it looks old and could easily be from a haunted house or an old church etc. Well worth the money I paid. Also top marks for delivery time. Came within a couple of days. ??????????

This a great key and effect. The metal key looks and feels as if it came From the Victorian ear or earlier. Beautifully distressed and plenty of weight. Very easy to get the hang of the method. The more you work with it the creepier the effect looks! I can’t put it down!

First of all, to answer the question that keeps getting asked all over the place: It is solid METAL. No plastic. It's not light and it's not cheaply made. I actually have a collection of skeleton keys more than 100 years old, (of varying styles and sizes), and I can tell you that this manufactured product looks and feels quite authentic. It is similar in size, weight, feel, design and look to half of the authentic antique keys I have. There are even some 'imperfections' that give the key the look of having been used decades and decades ago. There is some 'rusting' color in just the right places that also look every bit authentic.

In case you're unfamiliar with the effect or are wondering...This is a good item/trick for both beginners, (because it's easy to do), and seasoned performers, (because it lends itself to good scripting).

I think the weight of this key makes the necessary 'moves' easier and less likely to be telegraphed.

As for the 'tutorial' video: You get a link and a password. It teaches the basic move to start with, but it's more comprehensive than I would've expected, covering placement of the key, as well as arm and body placement to achieve the best results with the least amount of telegraphed movement. it even gives a suggestion about how to pick up the key and get it into position with one, swift, one-handed move. Not a big deal...but it makes for a nice subtlety. Sometimes it's the little things that can make all the difference. I didn't think I could learn anything about the basic handling of a trick I've done for nearly two decades, but I actually did.
That being said, I wasn't all that impressed with the rest of the tutorial. It's all fine...but there's nothing beyond the subtleties in the basic explanation that I'll ever bother doing. As you may expect, you'll need another item to pull it off. Not a big deal...just not my thing. But if you're into that, then it's an item that a lot of magicians either use or have in a drawer somewhere. If you don't have it, it's easily and cheaply acquired here at Vanishing, Inc., as well as practically every other magic retailers you can think of. One thought: if used with tarot or oracle cards, (they didn't do that in the video - it was just an idea that I had when watching it), instead of playing cards - such as during some kind of seance routine or something - there's one of the routines taught that would probably send people scrambling for the light switch. ...If done correctly with the proper acting/scripting.

Overall, it's the best Haunted Key I've ever owned or used. I've bought a few variations over the years, (this is either my third or fourth - I think it's the fourth in nearly 20 years), and this one tops them all. And I think the price is right. Can't charge less...it's made too well. Can't charge much more because, let's face it...it's just a key. LOL

Well made, authentic looking and feeling in every way I can think to mention. This is a long overdue upgrade to a classic trick/prop in magic. It has finally grown up and become useable instead of looking and feeling like something no one could take seriously. THIS Haunted Key will be taken seriously. Like with any other magic prop, this is limited only to your imagination. I recommend it. ...Even if you're just going to throw it in a drawer until you get that Halloween gig two years from now; because when that happens, you'll wish you had it handy.

This tool is the best I have ever seen. I spent days going through old keys at an antique shop once looking for the right balance and size key to do this effect with. Never found one as nice as this.
The look 5 stars.
The weight 5 stars
the ability to control the movement undoubtedly the best ever.
For $14.95 you can't beat it. Love it. Great job folks. 5 stars.

A fantastic haunted key that reminds me of the keys Lebanon Circle put out a while a go; only these are much cheaper, which is why I bought one.

I work a lot of outdoor events and festivals as a medieval jester or other period character and the haunted key has always been a great walk about bit. Until now the cheap keys have all looked, well, cheap and I was always terrified of losing my expensive Lebanon Circle key. So this is a perfect alternative.

This key works perfectly and really looks the part. I highly recommend them.

I'll definitely be buying more.

So many keys bought, so much money and time wasted.

I've been doing this trick for a long time. Heck, I've been around since this type of key wasn't all that uncommon. Anyway, I've got these keys from magic shops (another throw back to a bygone era), flea markets, and in one case a magician friend who had them made for their use and to share with a luck few.

NONE OF THEM worked as well as this key. None of them looked as "authentic" as this key. It is perfectly balanced. It looks old. It is big enough to stand out without looking absurd.

The accompanying online training and/routines and the quality of the prop make this very good value and worthy of the approbation of other reviewers. For me, some aspects of the presentation lacked polish and editing, but at the price it's a bargain.

Beautifully made. I absolutely love practising with this prop, making the movement ever more subtle.
Highly recommend it. It has so many possibilities.

Absolutely a steal! The key is beautifully crafted and "forged" and weighted perfectly! I can't say much more than others have already said...

My suggestion; get this while the getting is good!

Ok first the good, it is a very nice looking key and is of good quality. But I have two problems with it, first the gentleman explaining the "work" is performing it incorrectly which lots of people do. It is completely obvious that he is moving his arm to tip it over. So anyone learning from this will be doing it incorrectly. You do not have to intentionally move your arm (or even your hand) at all to make it work. At first the teaching video was the only problem I had, the key appeared to be well balanced. But as I worked with it more it's not. It is OVER balanced which at first seems great. It is very easy to make it turnover which should be a good think but it's not. The key will only move comfortably in one direction. With the keys I use, I can make them stop and move backwards with this you can't (easily). As I was looking close trying to figure out why the balance is so off, I found that the key has a slight bend in it. I don't know if this was intentional or not. The problem with it moving too easy is that a spectator can set it on their hand and it will roll right over.

This is a great little trick. I just got it, and I could not get the 38 minute download to work, but I got the basic trick working without instructions within a minute of opening the box. The key looks and feels real. It has a solid weight and I checked and it is magnetic. It's got a nice patina on it, but I might really rust it up a bit, I don't know. I think this is the best $15 I've ever spent on magic.

The Haunted Key is a classic effect, and as far as mass produced ones go you won't find better than this. Solid construction, easy to do the work with it, and nice antique look. With a solid routine this can certainly be a worker.

The key looks very good, and of excellent quality. But that's not what I expected.

This might be the nicest looking haunted key I've ever seen offered by a magic shop.
The video that is included with this product is about 35 min. long and has a few very clever presentations for the 'key that might not be readily apparent to someone new to this trick, so it really adds to the value of the product.
All in all, I'd say this is DEFINATELY worth the 15$ if you are new to using the Haunted Key, and it certainly beats fishing through junk stores or antique stores for a suitable key even if you ARE experienced in using the 'key.

What an amazing looking key. I needed something that looked 100+ years old to add to an existing routine and this fit the bill perfectly. It looks fantastic and miles better than any other 'cast iron' looking haunted key. It genuinely looks and feels like an aged but well made key.

Great for all skill levels and took me about 10 minutes to add my own subtleties due to the shape of my hands/fingers to make it turn super smooth and slow without anything obvious. The 'main' effect is easy and the others included are just some ideas that may require some 'out of the box thinking' but all in all an excellent purchase.

Wow! I love this. This is so well made and of such high quality. The key works perfectly and looks so good. The tutorial is extensive and Javier went through so many ideas that we can do with the key. Overall great product.

I really, really love my Haunted Key. I think it's a fun trick and enjoy just doing it while watching TV, practicing different ways to make it happen. I will admit I have not really performed with it yet (not a professional magician, I'm a hobbyist). Still this is good an I cannot wait for October to roll around and to pull this out as a Halloween item.

Love it 20 stars from me

Eerie and never fails to impress / intrigue people. Good spooky effect and perfect for haloween

The Haunted Key Deluxe is an excellent tool for mentalism performances. It is well made, durable, and easy to use. The key fits comfortably in your hand and the instructions provided are clear and concise. The haunted key adds an extra layer of mystery and intrigue to your performances, leaving your audience amazed and captivated. I highly recommend this product to any mentalist looking to add a touch of magic to their routine.

The key looks and feels high quality. You'll be able to start doing a spooky trick with it right out of the box. Really does need an extra item that most magicians already have to be able to get the most out it. Highly recommend!

Pretty nice key. Looks old. Nice weight and nicely balanced. Instructions are good for the beginner.

The key is fab and better than I expected. It looks and feels like a genuine old key and the balance is spot on and you can control it beautifully. A fantastic utility prop that you can adapt for any routine especially if they involve some mystical story or tarot cards. So easy to introduce into a routine as old keys are found everywhere these days in repro and antique shops. Will treasure this prop forever. Fully recommend purchasing one, you will not regret it!

WTF?

When I received this, the box was dusty with a brown powder-like material. The probable reason for this was on the inside of the box was more brown powder. The key, which is supposed to be "new" was pitted and covered with the brown powder and actual...rust.

This is simply, just...great!

The key appears to used, worn, ancient and rusty, which aids to the haunted story arc.

The key itself is very well made, has a substantial weight of a key of this type and feels like a real skeleton key. The video instruction is well produced and I was able to do this effect on my very first try.

I'm generally not into "gadget" magic effects: however, I'm happy with this purchase and I'm glad I picked this one up.

Highly recommended.

Excellent key well made and really looks the part . The finish is exceptional, the balance is just right you can easily control the key , with no sudden drop after the centre point with practice. ??.

The haunted key deluxe, is a fun and beautifully made prop, that you will utilize. The key is heavy enough to turn in your palm and reminds me of something I would find at a haunted mansion. I would highly recommend this item especially if this is your first haunted key.

Love how it works esp when I used it on Halloween night for walk around magic!

This effect is a "must!" The first time I practiced it, the key turned so slowly that I amazed myself. It is easy to do, but with just a little practice, you can slow the turn to a real "crawl!" Because of its aged, gnarly finish, I came up with a routine based on Alexandre Dumas' "Man in the Iron Mask," and another about Henry VIII and his prisoners in the Tower of London. Great while telling ghost stories to kids around the campfire.

Really surprised by this prop - it is supercool and quite eary how this works. The prop is really well made, nicely packaged and I just love the effect. If you are into presentation this is the perfect story telling prop. I can just imagine this in Eugene Burger's hands (rest his soul). I can highly recommend this to every magician. It is so cool. Can't believe I only got this now. Excellent!

As far as accomplishing what it is meant to (read; looking authentic while being able to function as any Haunted Key should), this product is absolutely perfect. The only reason that it's "Good" rather than "Excellent" for me is because it's far too good at feeling like an old, rusted, key. What I mean is that, as another review noted, it came complete with some kind of fake-rust residue that feels quite awkward and actually leaves a brown smudge leftover on one's hands and clothing. It makes it not only feel quite awkward to handle, but also leads to a desire to wash one's hands after using it. I wish there would have been an option to have it without that aspect, because I feel like I will need to get rid of that residue before being able to use this with any regularity. Once that's taken care of, though, I'm sure it will be excellent.

This was one of those tricks that's that gets people attention. Fairly easy to preform. Very well made product.....

Haunted Key Deluxe

I’ve been using an older inexpensive ‘Haunted Key’ that I purchased many years ago and, although functional, it doesn’t look at all like its namesake because it’s small and a bright shiny silver color. But, at the time, it was all that was available as far as I could tell. Therefore, when I recently saw the Haunted Key Deluxe advertised, I immediately ordered one because it was reasonably priced and actually looked like what I thought a real ‘haunted key’ would look like. It arrived in short order (thanks to Vanishing, Inc.’s excellent customer service), and packaged in a rugged, yet nice looking cardboard box. The Haunted Key Deluxe has the appropriate antique finish and patina associated with an old world vintage key as well as being the perfect size and weight to make its handling and manipulation flawlessly easy. The on-line tutorial is studio quality and very informative and educational with in depth explanations including several routine ideas which go beyond the traditional haunted key handling and using every day objects (cell phone, deck of cards, etc.) as well as a magical accessory readily available from all magic dealers. My personal haunted key routine doesn’t require using the ‘extra’ routine enhancements, but I can certainly see where they could happily incorporated into the repertoire of many haunted key enthusiasts. The Haunted Key Deluxe is not just a seasonal Halloween effect, but one that will be a staple in my close-up kit as well as a part of my EDC arsenal.

Great treak, easy to perform
Perfect for family party and walk around
Got great reaction, even if it’s a simple trick