SleightfulMagic Review - Loki by Adam Dadswell
David from Magic Orthodoxy delivers a thorough review of Adam Dadswell's 'Loki,' a lock and key effect available from Alakazam. He highlights the cleverness of the routine, which disguises a predetermined outcome as a free will choice, similar to Dead Rebel's 'Free William Hick.' David praises the quality of the props, including a weighty, non-gimmicked padlock and a set of keys, and notes that Alakazam now ships directly to the USA. He suggests using 'Loki' as a strong closer, perhaps to lock a valuable item, but cautions against repeating it for the same audience. The effect includes a 45-minute tutorial with Adam Dadswell and Peter Nardi, covering the handling of the unique keyring. Despite quickly understanding the method, David enthusiastically recommends 'Loki' for its deceptive power and overall quality, considering it a standout version of the classic lock and key effect.
Tricks mentioned
Key points
No gimmicks: The padlock and keys are all standard, non-gimmicked items.
Single outcome: Only one key unlocks the padlock; the others are visibly uncut, providing a strong kicker.
Tutorial: The 45-minute tutorial features Adam Dadswell and Peter Nardi discussing the effect and demonstrating the proper handling of the unique keyring.
Repeatability: While the props are standard, the method is not repeatable with the same audience.