The Art of Escape - Volume 1 - A Modern Handcuff Act

The first volume deals with basics of handcuff escapes, and developes a complete modern handcuff act from bits and pieces of the old challenge acts. , as well as the authors's experiences with modern working conditions and audience expectations. It also deals with picking, shimming and the use of gimmicked cuffs.

Partial list of the contents: The Fifteen Steps; In Defense of the Shim; Picking Open Takeda Cuffs; Thumbcuffs; The Cocoon; and An Easy Way to Deal With a Challenger's Handcuffs.