Straitjacket

Mercutio · 5th October 2003, 10:18 AM

I am not a magician; I teach psychology. I always wanted a straitjacket as an attention-getter for a large lecture class. Perhaps it is in bad taste, but I have been kicking the idea around for years. Anyway, where might one buy a straitjacket? I have asked mental health practicioners for years, with no luck. Thought I'd try magicians...

NoZed Avenger · 5th October 2003, 12:17 PM

Several magic sellers on the web sell them -- but IIRC they're running about $300 per. If you can find a different source, it might pay to look around.

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I see a black one on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...6&category=313

"humanerestraint.com" used to have them, but it looks like the link is dead. . . . I'll take a quick look around and see if I can remember who else had one.

Edited to add: Non-serious straitjackets that are made just for looks (which seems what you need) - and are a lot cheaper - can be made for you by a lady magician whose name I have seen around: her email is prestolady -at- aol.com. You can find her (Margarette) posting some on about.com's magic and illusion forum.

Hope this helps.

Edited to correct tons of typing errors - left some for fun.

MoeFaux · 5th October 2003, 02:19 PM

You want a straitjacket for class, eh? Sure, that's what all the pervs say.

I have a link for you that has an instituion/hospital straitjacket for $149. I'll PM you the link.

Garrette · 5th October 2003, 10:59 PM

I would also recommend a hospital style device. Posey is a very reputable company that sells a wide variety of devices, including straitjacket-type restraints, but I believe they are restricted from selling to individuals. Most companies in the US probably (I'm guessing) are restricted that way and will sell only to medical facilities.

Still, a google search on restraints, medical, safety, et al would help. Or search on Posey and see what other links you can find.

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5th October 2003, 10:59 PM	#4
Garrette Philosopher Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,927	I would also recommend a hospital style device. Posey is a very reputable company that sells a wide variety of devices, including straitjacket-type restraints, but I believe they are restricted from selling to individuals. Most companies in the US probably (I'm guessing) are restricted that way and will sell only to medical facilities. Still, a google search on restraints, medical, safety, et al would help. Or search on Posey and see what other links you can find.
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5th October 2003, 12:17 PM	#2
NoZed Avenger Bitter Whiner Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,411	Several magic sellers on the web sell them -- but IIRC they're running about $300 per. If you can find a different source, it might pay to look around. N/A I see a black one on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...6&category=313 "humanerestraint.com" used to have them, but it looks like the link is dead. . . . I'll take a quick look around and see if I can remember who else had one. Edited to add: Non-serious straitjackets that are made just for looks (which seems what you need) - and are a lot cheaper - can be made for you by a lady magician whose name I have seen around: her email is prestolady -at- aol.com. You can find her (Margarette) posting some on about.com's magic and illusion forum. Hope this helps. Edited to correct tons of typing errors - left some for fun.