McLaury, Bill: Encyclopedia of Escapes II ©2007 Bill McLaury Softcover, comb-bound, 8.5x11", 286 pages

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Comments (from Magic Methods): "Over 200 Illustrations and Photographs. More than just secrets, this book tells why you should have an escape in your program. In addition to the secrets, there are suggested routines, presentations and ideas to get you going. in many instances there is more than just one method to achieve the same effect, giving you different options for your persona. material covered spans from the 1916's up to the 2000's. ALL the material from the original Encyclopedia and Supplement there is also included and has been Updated where applicable."

Contents (Chapters courtesy Magic Methods, numbers are not page numbers):

1 Chapter 1 - A word on Escapes
2 Chapter 2 - The Word
3 Chapter 3 - Rope Escapes
4 Chapter 4 - Wire Chain Shackle Escapes
5 Chapter 5 - Sensational Escapes

6 Chapter 6 - John A.Novak
7 Chapter 7 - Handcuff, Jail Escape, Thumb Cuffing

8 Chapter 8 - Suggested Escape and / or Magic Act
9 Chapter 9 - Padlocks, Lock-picking
10 Chapter 10 - Spirit Ties Contrivances, Vest Turning
11 Chapter 11 - Loose Links