escapologist

Definitions of escapologist
  1. noun
    an entertainer who is expert in the art of escaping
    synonyms: escape expert
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    examples:
    Harry Houdini
    United States magician (born in Hungary) famous for his ability to escape from chains or handcuffs or straitjackets or padlocked containers (1874-1926)
    type of:
    conjurer, conjuror, illusionist, magician, prestidigitator
    someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
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