How to deactivate a row of lamps?

Question

I use lamps as an example. They're all connected and I want to get them all to shut off by working on only one that's not at the beginning or the end. It's crucial so please hurry and suggest anything that might be helpful!!! (It's for a story if you were wondering...don't get an overactive imagination)

Answer 1

remove the power source

Answer 2

Wire all of the lamps in series.  Any lamp that is unscrewed or disconnected, will turn off all of the others.