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//completely pick proof// barring a thief with a parabolic mic, binoculars and a magnet. |
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Easily solved: include a small switch in the stem of
the wand, with which the user can turn the
electromagnet off and on in a secrety-secret
pattern. |
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The thief has to know it uses a magnet. |
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Well, that's blown it, then. Now he'll know for sure. |
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It should auto-swing open for effect.
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What's Elvish for 'Friend?' |
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Misdirection is the key (pun intended) to all good magic tricks. Whilst the would-be thief is busy with his parabolic mic, binoculars and a magnet watching and recording your complex shwooshy motions and everchanging incantations, surreptitiously step 3 times on a small button hidden in the floor which opens the door. [RS's] Auto-swing idea is mandatory of course. |
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The perfect gift for the Dr. Who fan in your life. |
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Borrowing from Google Authenticator, it could also change the
wand pattern and passphrase randomly every 3 times you use it,
sending an email to your smartphone with a simple animated
video tutorial attached so only you know. |
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// parabolic mic, binoculars and a magnet // Uh, why would someone put a secret door where it is visible through an outside window? Or if that was the only reasonable location for the door, at least I'd close the blinds before opening it.
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A security system using the XBOX Kinect could be interesting as well. |
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Pointy hat and celestial-pattern robes optional, but
strongly recommended. |
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