What is an Escape Artist?
Webster's New World Dictionary defines an escape artist as: "An entertainer, as in vaudeville, who is SKILLED at escaping from shackles or other confinement."
The expressed nature of the definition requires that the "shackles or other confinement" be legitimate and devoid of trickery. The use of "trick" devices negates the need for skill, and therefore fails to meet the Webster's definition.
Performers who use locking devices that have been secretly altered to facilitate escape would best be defined under the term "Magician" or "Illusionist." The emphasis of their skill being on the presentation (lighting, theatrics, camera editing) rather than the actual manipulation of lock mechanisms under controlled conditions.
Everything from velcro to filed handcuffs have been used to duplicate Anthony Escapes. Don't be fooled - ALL escapes unless verified by a certified security professional are fabrications.
**See Verification and Documentation Sampler section
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