Topic: here's a conundrum that I haven't posed in a while
Sheila LaBoof started this discussion 7 years ago #78,570
A stage magician is arrested immediately after a performance of his act, and is tossed into a jail cell. Later, when guards check on him, he was no longer there! How did he do it?
Answer is forthcoming after at least 12 hours.
Answer is forthcoming after at least 12 hours.
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later[^] [v] #917,220
He was rail thin.
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 50 seconds later, 2 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,222
he railed the bars
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 9 seconds later, 2 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,223
He bribed a guard.
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,225
12 hours?
Houdini not only opened his own cell he opened all the other cells. A professional does what a professional does. Otherwise they are a failure and end up working at a car wash.
Houdini not only opened his own cell he opened all the other cells. A professional does what a professional does. Otherwise they are a failure and end up working at a car wash.
MR MIKE PENCE joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 7 seconds later, 3 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,226
I shall ponder this conundrum.
Anonymous C replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,228
@917,225 (E)
> 12 hours?
> Houdini not only opened his own cell he opened all the other cells. A professional does what a professional does. Otherwise they are a failure and end up working at a car wash.
wtf syntax take it easy it's just a conundrum
> 12 hours?
> Houdini not only opened his own cell he opened all the other cells. A professional does what a professional does. Otherwise they are a failure and end up working at a car wash.
wtf syntax take it easy it's just a conundrum
Svet !jzYkdX7lIw joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 5 minutes later, 10 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,233
Because they didn't shut the door.
Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 11 seconds later, 10 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,234
Magick™!
Anonymous B replied with this 7 years ago, 8 seconds later, 10 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,235
Syntax replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 13 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,237
@917,225 (E)
Yo it's Friday with fun plans of course and again an early Friday afternoon start planned.
Does remind me of how sleazy magician's can be. Once when on a trip to Vegas with wife at the time I accepted invite to go up on stage and let the magician remove my watch and tie as if by magic. Trust me NO Magic occurred other than I helped the magician scam the audience.
Yo it's Friday with fun plans of course and again an early Friday afternoon start planned.
Does remind me of how sleazy magician's can be. Once when on a trip to Vegas with wife at the time I accepted invite to go up on stage and let the magician remove my watch and tie as if by magic. Trust me NO Magic occurred other than I helped the magician scam the audience.
Anonymous B replied with this 7 years ago, 10 minutes later, 24 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,238
tteh !MemesToDNA joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 25 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,239
Ron Paul himself summoned the Invisible Hand™ to reach into the prison and release the magician, unjustly detained for possession of a small amount of heroin.
Anonymous C replied with this 7 years ago, 11 minutes later, 37 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,243
@917,237 (Syntax)
> Yo it's Friday with fun plans of course and again an early Friday afternoon start planned.
>
> Does remind me of how sleazy magician's can be. Once when on a trip to Vegas with wife at the time I accepted invite to go up on stage and let the magician remove my watch and tie as if by magic. Trust me NO Magic occurred other than I helped the magician scam the audience.
you just insisted yesterday that you don't talk to yourself!
> Yo it's Friday with fun plans of course and again an early Friday afternoon start planned.
>
> Does remind me of how sleazy magician's can be. Once when on a trip to Vegas with wife at the time I accepted invite to go up on stage and let the magician remove my watch and tie as if by magic. Trust me NO Magic occurred other than I helped the magician scam the audience.
you just insisted yesterday that you don't talk to yourself!
Anonymous C double-posted this 7 years ago, 33 seconds later, 37 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,244
Syntax replied with this 7 years ago, 7 minutes later, 45 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,250
@917,238 (B)
One thing I hate is those who give away the tricks - Audience is composed of the many and I am just one person who helped that con artist continue to con NOR was this planned in advance.
So not a trick but yes a scam
One thing I hate is those who give away the tricks - Audience is composed of the many and I am just one person who helped that con artist continue to con NOR was this planned in advance.
So not a trick but yes a scam
Syntax double-posted this 7 years ago, 52 seconds later, 46 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,251
Syntax triple-posted this 7 years ago, 58 seconds later, 47 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,253
@917,244 (C)
Got watch back of course OR Hotel and food wood have been on the Hotel and watch was probably not a Rolex cause I have never owned a Rolex
Got watch back of course OR Hotel and food wood have been on the Hotel and watch was probably not a Rolex cause I have never owned a Rolex
Anonymous H replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 48 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,254
@previous (Syntax)
You should, they are most def over priced, but mighty fine watches.
Just have to find a good deal.
You should, they are most def over priced, but mighty fine watches.
Just have to find a good deal.
Syntax replied with this 7 years ago, 4 minutes later, 53 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,257
@previous (H)
Over the years I have avoided metal anything on my fingers-wrist - Engineers and breadboard circuits with hands on the innards can be a nasty mix
That said memories of a Watch band probably saving my hand from a Horrid burn - Watch band exploded literally with minor abrasion on wrist
Over the years I have avoided metal anything on my fingers-wrist - Engineers and breadboard circuits with hands on the innards can be a nasty mix
That said memories of a Watch band probably saving my hand from a Horrid burn - Watch band exploded literally with minor abrasion on wrist
Anonymous H replied with this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 56 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,260
@previous (Syntax)
I could understand your concern, being an electrical engineer. I only work on computers(not plugged in), and still remove watch before getting in there, for fear of frying components.
I could understand your concern, being an electrical engineer. I only work on computers(not plugged in), and still remove watch before getting in there, for fear of frying components.
Anonymous C replied with this 7 years ago, 5 seconds later, 56 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,261
@917,251 (Syntax)
> My ritten English is infamous as not so much so good but just how did I talk to self?
bullshit sloppy-seconds scam poster
> My ritten English is infamous as not so much so good but just how did I talk to self?
bullshit sloppy-seconds scam poster
Syntax replied with this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 59 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #917,262
@previous (C)
Why is it you have the stench of that Mongoloid Idiot in Louisianan who's life long education is now replaced by huge number of quality applications from Apple store n other places. U No the one who traveled all the way to China to eat garbage cooked in Wok and who found Tuberculous as the only friend he could find while there
Why is it you have the stench of that Mongoloid Idiot in Louisianan who's life long education is now replaced by huge number of quality applications from Apple store n other places. U No the one who traveled all the way to China to eat garbage cooked in Wok and who found Tuberculous as the only friend he could find while there
Anonymous C replied with this 7 years ago, 56 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #917,268
Anonymous D replied with this 7 years ago, 46 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #917,279
@917,250 (Syntax)
So what, are you mad that magic isn't real? The trick is in presenting the illusion to the audience as real.
So what, are you mad that magic isn't real? The trick is in presenting the illusion to the audience as real.
Anonymous C replied with this 7 years ago, 21 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #917,284
Sheila LaBoof (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 10 hours later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #917,351
OK, the conundrum is resolved thusly: the magician simply removed his cape, and thereby became ex-caped.
Sheila LaBoof (OP) double-posted this 7 years ago, 20 seconds later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #917,352
Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 2 hours later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #917,367
Anonymous D replied with this 7 years ago, 2 hours later, 19 hours after the original post[^] [v] #917,380
@917,351 (Sheila LaBoof)
Would make more sense by saying "and thereby became an ex-cape-ee"
Would make more sense by saying "and thereby became an ex-cape-ee"
(Edited 6 seconds later.)
Anonymous C replied with this 7 years ago, 4 hours later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #917,410
@917,351 (Sheila LaBoof)
> OK, the conundrum is resolved thusly: the magician simply removed his cape, and thereby became ex-caped.
there it is
> OK, the conundrum is resolved thusly: the magician simply removed his cape, and thereby became ex-caped.
there it is