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Outlaw Effects-Golden Gun Limited Editions & Al Straker

Project leader - Al Straker
Effects team - Tim Wissemann, Dave Everett, Sean Taylor, Doug Higley, Karl Feret

This very special Limited Edition release signals Outlaw’s launch of the all new Golden Gun Limited Edition pro-series. The Ark is the first release in this professional series of props that will strive to set a new high standard in artistry and creative performance possibilities.

For over fifty years Hobbs & Co. resided in a small section of New York known as Hells Kitchen; that all changed in 1938.

No one outside of Hobbs & Co. ever really knew what went on in that building. The front door was always locked, but there were lights on at all hours of the night.

Some speculated that a secret society held court there. Most thought it was simply a toy factory of some sort, trucks would come and go with unmarked cases loaded on board late at night.

As owner of Trinity Press, Cornelius Hobbs published several rather “unique” books, the most coveted being The Dekranom, also known as The Witches’ Almanac.

In 1938 at the request of one Lunaria “Luna” Rose, Hobbs was asked to create an Ark to hold the Dekaranom and various charms that Luna Rose had used in her years traveling the world as a renowned Psychic and Medium.

She asked that the symbol on the Ark match the symbol on the Dekranom, The Seal of Astaroth, found in The Lesser Keys of Solomon.

Hobbs was so taken with the results he informed Luna Rose that he would be producing more of the Arks and would sell them to some of his “preferred” clientele. Luna was not pleased to say the least.

One month later on Halloween night 1938, Hobbs & Co. burned to the ground.

Was it Luna Rose that did the deed? No one will ever know, she was never seen again.

During the blaze it was reported that several mysterious crates were seen being removed from the building. Rumor has it that they contained Hobbs most prized creations, The Ark of Astaroth and the Dekranom.

Available for the first time since 1938 Outlaw Effects and Al Straker bring back the Ark of Astaroth hallmarked and individually numbered, the Dekranom, Eye of the Oracle, Seeker amulet, the elemental charms, the pendulum, the spirit bell, the power and mystery.
As keeper of the Ark, you will always know exactly which elemental charm has been secretly selected. This is achieved with a silent remote hands free system that signals you which charms are chosen by either one person or up to 5 different people.

Watch as objects that come in contact with the Ark mysteriously take on a life of their own. Once again, you have hands free control of the psychokinetic movements of the Oracle, the Seeker, the Pendulum, and the ability to make the spirit bell ring anytime by use of a special hands free remote. No assistant is necessary at any time during the performance

Watch as the spirit bell mysteriously rings when asked any question, only the spectator could possibly know the answer to.

Witness the Seeker amulets reaction when it "detects" a lively spirit! Experience the bizarre way The Eye of the Oracle "sees" the future.

THE DEKRANOM: Reveal the one inner truth the spectator is merely thinking of, out of 500 possibilities! This is achieved through a diabolical method within the aged book itself. The spectator never says a word, and never says a page number (the pages are not numbered) and you never peek the book, yet you will know exactly what the Dekranom book has revealed to them, and how it connects to the items in the Ark! .

Each Ark of Astaroth is individually hand crafted and measures 8 inches long x 6.5 inches wide x 5 inches deep. No two Arks are aged exactly the same! Each set of charms and eye of the oracle are unique to the box they come in! Included are the two above mentioned separate electronic systems which allow you completely hands free control at all times! By the way, EVERYTHING IS COMPLETELY EXAMINABLE, the charms, the Seeker, the pendulum, the bell and the eye of the oracle! The psychokinetic electronics system is built into the unit itself. There are no moving parts to our systems. Two hands free remote devices control the psychokinetic movements of the Oracle Eye, the Seeker, the pendulum, ring the spirit bell and tell you which charms have been secretly selected. The Ark is a complete act in itself with a wonderful unified theme and includes the following:

• Arcane 5 element ritual board
• Pendulum
• Spirit bell
• 5 elemental charms
• Eye of the Oracle and Seeker amulets
• Dekranom – 500 Inner Truths (special Ark of Astaroth edition)
• 5 tarot cards (these are used with the Dekranom)
• Pagan’s purse
• 2 covert body worn devices that are never seen (these operate the 2 ultra sneaky electronic systems built in; each with a totally different purpose)
• Detailed manual by Al Straker and Rick Roth including 11 blockbuster effects and full explanations of all the working principles of the Ark. Separate manual also provided for the Dekranom

The Ark represents tremendous value for such a mysterious and intriguing interlocking set of props and effects, a complete themed act for the bizarrest, mentalist or seance worker in a small box.

Due to the extensive manufacturing process and high demand for Ark of Astaroth it is strictly available on a 2 week turnaround basis only.

Please allow two weeks for delivery of each hand crafted unit.