Magician Robert-Houdin performed this trick in 1846 (without the fingerprint reader) [1] He used the "Light and Heavy Chest" to demonstrate his ability to remo

Magician Robert-Houdin performed this trick in 1846 (without the fingerprint reader) [1] He used the "Light and Heavy Chest" to demonstrate his ability to remove the strength of men for political ends. [1] http://www.themagicdetective.com/2012/05/politics-magic-and-wooden-chest.html http://www.themagicdetective.com/2012/05/politics-magic-and-...