The Revenge Of The Turk
$750.00
In Collaboration with Vince Wilson
Before the Turk we would know in history was built, there was the prototype…
Wolfgang von Kempelen built a device even he could not understand! Some say that lacking the mechanical means to build it, Kempelen used arcane means.
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In Collaboration with Vince Wilson
Before the Turk we would know in history was built, there was the prototype…
Wolfgang von Kempelen built a device even he could not understand! Some say that lacking the mechanical means to build it, Kempelen used arcane means.
Kempelen would display the “device” to friends. He would ask them to assemble it. Easy enough. “Now”, he would exclaim, “let us challenge the Turk!”
The inventor would then ask a volunteer to choose a chess piece from inside the board and drop it into a pouch. “You have made your choice?”, asked Kempelen. “I think you chose the Queen… Correct?”
To the crowd’s astonishment, Wolfgang was right! He placed some more chess pieces on the table in a semicircle…
“Please”, he would go on, “place the piece on the board. We have defeated the…”
In mid-sentence, the Queen flew into the air and The Turk’s arm violently swiped the other pieces from the table! Wolfgang himself seemed horrified. After all, there were no strings, no wires or clockwork gears. The Turk was not pleased…
The original prototype would be sealed away in a secret wall on Kempelen’s estate. Until now…
This is our most advance Relic here to date at Arcane Relics! The concept and idea grew from the mind of Vince Wilson Brought to life by Arcane Relics. We would like to stop here and welcome him to Arcane Relics, WELCOME.
What makes “Revenge of the Turk” so advanced? Let’s look at the Spec’s.
- Full performance PDF by Vince Wilson.
- Jump drive with tips and tricks and alternate performance video by Arcane Relics.
- Fully functional swiping hand.
- A Coil in the chess’s top board throws chess pieces.
- The Turk always knows what chess piece is chosen.
- 200 volts! 4x as strong as our last coil.
- Coils are ready in seconds.
- Rechargeable battery with a run-time of 2hr’s.
- Wireless fast charging.
- Wireless Base Station included.
- Hands-free remote.
- Rechargeable Vibration unit.
- Less than 1/2 inch thick.
And did I mention, we can assemble the Turk in front of the spectators?
New videos coming soon in the meantime enjoy this one!
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Vince Wilson (store manager) –
I just want thank Chris Sipes for the amazing work he did in recreating Dr. Pritchard’s Box of Poison. It is handcrafted solid wood and has amazing secrets! Chris’ talent in technology allows you to see the final reveals from across the room. Amazing! Also, it includes an HH Holmes package inside. OH! It also has more reveals than ever. If you get one, IM me and I will tell you how to add more! Truly a marvel and I think easily customizable for any show. Make it a Ripper box, Titanic, Chicago Gangsters, witchcraft and more!
stephen.hill (verified owner) –
Whilst I have yet to “play” with my Poison Box (neighbours and locals beware!), I endorse Vince’s comments where I can. Most importantly of all, it really LOOKS authentic – but then, of course, it really did come from Holmes ‘s Murder Castle(!?!). It’s the sort of prop which adds the right amount of “atmosphere” to a performance; a mixture of intrigue, puzzlement, authenticity whist being ‘unsettling’. It’s very well constructed and aged. Importantly, it doesn’t betray the devilment that hides inside. As with all such props, it is what you the performer makes of it and with it that matters. Open the box and let it lead you – if you dare.