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This version was performed by [[Simon Drake]]. Rather than having a blade pass through his neck, this illusion featured his head getting visually cut off. Apparently he only performed this illusion once and had to go to the hospital immediately afterwards due to three cracked ribs. | This version was performed by [[Simon Drake]]. Rather than having a blade pass through his neck, this illusion featured his head getting visually cut off. Apparently he only performed this illusion once and had to go to the hospital immediately afterwards due to three cracked ribs. | ||
| - | '''It Should Be Noted That''' the version credited to Simon Drake is based on the Will Rock Monster Guillotine | + | '''It Should Be Noted That''' the version credited to Simon Drake is based on the Will Rock Monster Guillotine which has known several revivals over the decades since World War II when it was revived by Kirk Kirkham and later by magic innovator Chuck Jones (Mismade Lady) |
'''"Head Choppers"''' -- a smaller Guillotine unit popularized in the post WWII years included everything from the Abbott made Chinese Head Chopper to the famed Lest Lake Guillotine which actually came in two versions, the most popular (and typically seen to date) is what is known as the "Extended Blade" unit because the large heavy blade can be seen extending out from either side of the head stock section; the blade chopping carrots placed above and beneath the victims' neck so as to prove that the blade passes all the way through. Many club performers of the 1950s and well into the 70's placed a young lady's thigh through the neck stocks so as to offer a "sexier" presentation for adult audiences. | '''"Head Choppers"''' -- a smaller Guillotine unit popularized in the post WWII years included everything from the Abbott made Chinese Head Chopper to the famed Lest Lake Guillotine which actually came in two versions, the most popular (and typically seen to date) is what is known as the "Extended Blade" unit because the large heavy blade can be seen extending out from either side of the head stock section; the blade chopping carrots placed above and beneath the victims' neck so as to prove that the blade passes all the way through. Many club performers of the 1950s and well into the 70's placed a young lady's thigh through the neck stocks so as to offer a "sexier" presentation for adult audiences. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:07, 7 July 2012
Effect
The blade of a guillotine is shown to be sharp an real, usually by cutting a vegetable or something similar. A person inserts their head into the stocks of a guillotine. The blade is released and passes through their neck and out the bottom.
Variations
- Giant Guillotine
This variation uses a larger version of the prop that more closely resembles a real guillotine. It features a very large blade that drops over the volunteer’s neck but doesn’t come out underneath. The blade must be pulled upwards before undoing the stock and letting the assistant free.
- Guillotine Extreme
This version was performed by Simon Drake. Rather than having a blade pass through his neck, this illusion featured his head getting visually cut off. Apparently he only performed this illusion once and had to go to the hospital immediately afterwards due to three cracked ribs.
It Should Be Noted That the version credited to Simon Drake is based on the Will Rock Monster Guillotine which has known several revivals over the decades since World War II when it was revived by Kirk Kirkham and later by magic innovator Chuck Jones (Mismade Lady)
"Head Choppers" -- a smaller Guillotine unit popularized in the post WWII years included everything from the Abbott made Chinese Head Chopper to the famed Lest Lake Guillotine which actually came in two versions, the most popular (and typically seen to date) is what is known as the "Extended Blade" unit because the large heavy blade can be seen extending out from either side of the head stock section; the blade chopping carrots placed above and beneath the victims' neck so as to prove that the blade passes all the way through. Many club performers of the 1950s and well into the 70's placed a young lady's thigh through the neck stocks so as to offer a "sexier" presentation for adult audiences.
South American Richiardi as well as Italy's Sylvan both had versions of the Head Chopper in which the head falls vs. the traditional penetration effect.
- French Guillotine
- Arm Guillotine
This is identical to the French Guillotine but smaller. An assistant’s arm is used rather than their neck.
- Wrist Guillotines
- are quite popular with children's performers because they are small, light-weight and still deliver a great deal of impact with audiences; they can be found with a single or two hole arrangement. The most popular single hand chopper design is the Abbott DISSECTO.
