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Description
Control Keys: This is a padlock that has a gimmick that allows it to be used with multiple keys in an ingenious way. All these keys can open or not open the lock. It doesn’t matter if it’s the magician or a spectator trying to open the lock. It can open or not open when handled as described in the explanation. Inspired by Anneman’s “Seven Keys to Baldpate”, but this version is completely mechanical.
The original routine that inspired this effect was originally published by Theodore Annemann in 1931 in The Book Without Name as “Seven Keys to Baldpate”. Some variations followed in his Jinx Magazine with different methods and modified routines. (See the September 1935 and July 1937 issues of Jinx for some comments and methods).
The initial effect was, in Annemann’s own words, like this: “A Yale or Corbin padlock and seven keys, only one of which could fit in the lock, would be needed. The keys would be shuffled and seven people would each choose a key and hold it in their closed fist. The magician would now go from one to the other and finally stop in front of one of the helpers. And then the helper would try the chosen key and it would open the lock.”
The effect has since become very popular among magicians. From simply finding out which key would open the lock, the effect has evolved over the years into a routine where the magician now has total control over which key fits. The original routines involved using ordinary padlocks and keys and replacing the usable key with a dummy. This was followed by locks with gimmicks to handle the props in a much cleaner way – and with more space to present the routine. The lock you get with this version is one of the best.
The original Annemann effect would be easy to do with this lock. All you have to do is pick a spectator! It’s also a great padlock for a “Jackpot” effect, and can be customized for virtually any type of audience, from children to adults.
This is a regular padlock, but with an ingenious gimmick and a whole bunch of keys. All these keys can be “controlled” by the magician to open or not open the lock. It doesn’t matter if the magician or a spectator tries to open the lock, it will open or not open when handled as described in the accompanying English explanation.
Available in 2 sizes: 20 mm and 40 mm.
