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Escapologist
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a performer who specializes in escaping from restraints or confinements, such as handcuffs, straitjackets, or locked containers
Who is an "escapologist"?
An escapologist is a performer who specializes in escaping from various types of restraints or confined spaces. Their acts often involve being locked in handcuffs, chains, or boxes, or being submerged in water, and they must use their skills and creativity to escape quickly and safely. Escapologists combine physical dexterity, problem-solving, and mental focus to create dramatic and suspenseful performances. Their acts are designed to captivate and thrill audiences with the high stakes and skill involved in their escapes.
Examples
The escapologist amazed the audience by freeing themselves from chains and handcuffs underwater.
As an escapologist, he performed death-defying feats of escape that left spectators in awe.
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