* Unsub is possibly wearing brown wig.
* Red pignut hickory and Parmelia conspersa lichen, both found primarily in Central Park.
* Dirt impregnated with unusual mineral oil. Sent to FBI for analysis.
* Black silk, 72 x 48". Used as camouflage. Not traceable.
* Illusionists use this frequently.
* Wears caps to cover up prints.
* Magician's finger cups.
* Traces of latex, castor oil, makeup.
* Theatrical makeup.
* Traces of alginate.
* Used in molding latex "appliances."
* Murder weapon: white silk-knit rope with black silk core.
* Rope is a magic trick. Color changing. Not traceable.
* Unusual knot.
* Sent to FBI and Maritime Museum--no information.
* Knots are from Houdini routines, virtually impossible to untie.
* Used disappearing ink on sign-in register.
Profile as Illusionist
* Perp will use misdirection against victims and in eluding police.
* Physical misdirection (for distraction).
* Psychological (to eliminate suspicion).
* Escape at music school was similar to Vanished Man illusion routine. Too common to trace.
* Perp is primarily an illusionist.
* Talented at sleight of hand.
* Also knows protean (quick change) magic. Will use breakaway clothes, nylon and silk, bald cap, finger cups and other latex appliances. Could be any age, gender or race.
Chapter Nine They sensed many smells as they walked: blooming lilacs, smoke from the pretzel vendors' carts and families barbecuing chicken and ribs, suntan lotion.
Sachs and Kara were making their way to the huge white tent of the Cirque Fantastique through the damp grass of Central Park.
Noticing two lovers kissing on a bench, Kara asked, "So, he's more than your boss?"
"Lincoln? That's right."
"I could tell. . . . How'd you meet?"