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The International Magicians Society Magic Academy Course
Final Examination for the Degree of Doctor of Magic (D.M.)
TRUE/FALSE
Place a T after each TRUE statement and an F after each FALSE statement.
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| 135) | In sponge ball magic, it is not good practice to have the magic happen in the spectator's hands. | _____ |
| 136) | Handcuffs, ropes, chains, and padlocks should never be used in escape magic. | _____ |
| 137) | The flattened hairpin shim is used to trigger a lock directly through the keyhole. | _____ |
| 138) | Contrary to popular belief, concealed duplicate keys are never used to open padlocks. | _____ |
| 139) | Leg irons must be prepared for escape magic use. | _____ |
| 140) | The Hyatt Corporation of London, England manufactures handcuffs which are locked and unlocked with an ordinary skeleton key. | _____ |
| 141) | An ordinary hardware store straight link chain is not useful in escape magic, because the link tends to twist and snag under pressure. | _____ |
| 142) | Thin rope should be used for rope tie escapes. | _____ |
| 143) | Harry Kellar is famous for his straight jacket escapes. | _____ |
| 144) | Gaining slack is a technique of handcuff escape. | _____ |
| 145) | In comedy magic, the audience must be made to laugh, as soon as possible. | _____ |
| 146) | A visual gag is a good opener in comedy magic. | _____ |
| 147) | Timing is most important in comedy magic. | _____ |
| 148) | Routining comedy magic is facilitated by using the same prop for multiple gag purposes & by using similar props, i.e. break-a-way scissors and wands for running gag purposes. | _____ |
| 149) | Sometimes an assistant called from the audience can make your act and sometimes break your act. | _____ |
| 150) | Laughter provides excellent opportunity for misdirection. | _____ |
| 151) | That your audience likes you is even more important than the content of your show. | _____ |
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