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Houdini's Trick Lock Puzzle

This trick padlock offers a brain workout for puzzle and brain teaser lovers of any age.

$20.00

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Pick Your Brain

This devious puzzle is designed to look just like an old-fashioned, sturdy metal padlock, but woe to the poor innocent who tries to open it like one. Turn the key...and nothing happens. Nothing ever will happen, because it's a trick lock. The real "key" is a mental one: the solution to the trick, which you have to figure out.

Puzzle locks have been around for centuries, foiling burglary attempts, keeping secrets, and helping escapologists (yep, a real word: we checked) baffle audiences. Feel like The Great Houdini, picking your own lock while honing fine motor skills, logic, and critical and imaginative thinking. Made in China.

Made from
metal
Measurements
2.95" L x 2.16" W x 1.18" H
Ingredients
Notes
Game includes (1) lock and (2) keys.

Medium difficulty level.
Item ID
43326

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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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UncommonGoodsHoudini's Trick Lock Puzzle
 
3.4

(based on 5 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

60%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Can withstand use (4)
  • Entertaining (3)

Cons

No Cons

Best Uses

No Best Uses
    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes (8)

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12/30/2017
 
5.0

I'm actually ordering a 2nd one for my nephew

By 

from Elgin il

About Me Grandparent

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Can Withstand Use
  • Challenging
  • Entertaining
  • Fun

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Family

    Comments about UncommonGoods Houdini's Trick Lock Puzzle:

    Keeps you interested and my grandson loves it's now his own padlock

    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    12/6/2017
     
    1.0

    Took nearly a year to arrive

    By 

    from Philly

    About Me Educator

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Can Withstand Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about UncommonGoods Houdini's Trick Lock Puzzle:

        I ordered this as a gift for my puzzle loving brother. Sadly, I had to give him a picture of his gift. It arrived yesterday, a full year after ordering. I'm worried however because it looks like one of the keys has a piece metal on the side that looks like a flaw. I hope this darn thing works after waiting a year.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        Merchant response:We sincerely apologize for the extreme delays in shipping Houdini's Trick Lock Puzzle, and thank you for your patience. The artist of the item had some major production troubles which caused all the holdups. We also hope the item is flawless and your brother really enjoys it. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any further questions or concerns!

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        1/30/2017

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Would purchase other products!

        By 

        from Austin, tx

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Can Withstand Use
        • Entertaining
        • Fun

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Adults

          Comments about UncommonGoods Houdini's Trick Lock Puzzle:

          Product is for alcohol. Marine friend loves it!

          • Was this a gift?:
          • Yes, Yes

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          1/17/2017
           
          1.0

          Don't waste your money.

          By 

          from Deerfield, il

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

            Cons

            • Too Easy

            Best Uses

              Comments about UncommonGoods Houdini's Trick Lock Puzzle:

              This looked intriguing to my son, but he figured it out in a couple minutes.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • Yes, Yes

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              Merchant response:Houdini's Trick Lock Puzzle has a medium difficulty level. Too easy for your son? No worries. We have reached out to you via email to assist with returning the item for an exchange or refund. Alternatively, you can contact us via phone at 888-365-0056 or email at help@uncommongoods.com. We look forward to hearing back from you.

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              12/28/2016
               
              5.0

              Took my dad forever

              By 

              from Columbus, OH

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Can Withstand Use
              • Challenging
              • Entertaining
              • Interactive

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Adults
                • Family

                Comments about UncommonGoods Houdini's Trick Lock Puzzle:

                This was an excellent gift for my father who enjoys puzzles. My brother, sister and I figured it out before him and while it frustrated him, he really enjoyed the challenge.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • Yes, Yes

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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