M’Lady Steps Out (My Lady Steps Out) by Abbott’s, Jack Hughes

This effect was invented by Jack Hughes c. 1955 and it is described in his book World of Magic Vol. 1.  This version was likely built by Abbott’s but it could have been someone else.

Effect: A three-sided frame is displayed. It has two hinged doors which are opened. It is fitted around the waist of a lady who holds it in this position. Rope is then passed through an opening in each side of the frame, the ends of the rope are handed to two assistants. The rope passes in front of the lady and imprisons her within the frame. The performer stands behind the lady, holds onto the frame and directs the lady to walk forward through the hinged doors – and through the rope! The two spectators never release their ends of the rope – the lady walks freely forward – and the frame is seen with the rope stretching across the opening of the frame. The lady must have walked right through the rope! There is no other way she could have escaped.

Remember:

• A new principle makes this the cleanest and most dramatic penetration ever seen!
• One rope only is used!
• No knots are tied in the rope!
• The lady and the two assistants can be volunteers from the audience!
• It can be performed in the smallest room – or in the largest theater!
• Virtually angle proof!
• The frame breaks down
• Each panel is four inches by sixteen inches.

An affordable small illusion – packs small and plays big!

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