The Larry Lock

Gimmicked padlocks are a staple for many a mentalist. However, The Larry Lock from Mago Larry is one of the best available on the market and certainly one of the best in terms of value for money. Expertly made and familiar looking, this specially engineered padlock will allow you to perform a mental masterpiece.
The basic effect is as follows. You show your audience a combination padlock with 4 number wheels. Stating that this allows over 10,000 possible combinations, you ask your spectator to name a number, then another, then two more. Four digits which no one could have known or predicted beforehand. However, before your spectator tries their combination on the lock, you encourage that they try different combinations to prove that they won't work. Sure enough, the metal bar remains firmly shut. But, when the chosen combination is entered, there is a familiar 'click' and the padlock is open.
Various other numbers can be tested before opening the lock but it opens only with the spectator's number. What's more, the magician never touches the lock.
Points to note:
- No magnets used
- No forces
- No electronics
- No gravity mechanisms
- No timers
- No switches
The Larry Lock will leave your audience scratching their heads as a padlock is such a familiar object, which everyone knows can only be opened in one way; defying all logic and selecting the correct combination from in excess of 10,000 possible.
With your purchase you receive the specially engineered gimmicked lock as well as access to instant streaming videos with routines for both close-up and stage performances.
Customer reviews for The Larry Lock
Maybe I missed something in the instructions, because the video is a little hard to watch, but I don’t think I missed anything. I just didn’t love the method that was provided.
However, the reactions when it goes perfectly cannot be beat. It’s a banger.
In the end I combined this with Flux by promystic and borrowed from Colin Cloud. This not only gave the routine a lot of meat, but made the lock’s method sure fire. Its currently one of my favorites!
There is only one other MAJOR problem and I would pay any amount of money for it to be fixed. (As I really like everything else ) The numbers are a little hard to read. They just aren’t engraved very deep on the dials, and they don’t have any color to them, they are exactly the same color as the rest of the lock. Brass. I’ve heard some have colored the numbers in, but I remain unsure that would really fix the problem.
If Mago Larry ever makes a 2.0 that addresses this, it will be top notch stuff!
Overall, it’s great. If you perform in well lit venues for people with good eyesight you’ll have no problems.
Community questions about The Larry Lock
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Lionel asks: What are the measurements of this lock? Only one size, correct?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Yes it is just one size and measure approximately 7cm x 4 cm
asks: Can the spectator open the lock or does the performer have to touch the lock for it to open?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:The spectator can open the lock
Jose Manuel asks: Wich is the difference between this and Dead Lock upcoming released? Can both be handeled on the same way? Thanks!
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