escape artist

Example Sentences

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"Houdini", named after the famous illusionist and escape artist Harry Houdini, is produced by Danny L Harle and Tame Impala's Kevin Parker.

From Reuters • Nov. 10, 2023

Back in 1899, the legendary escape artist wriggled his way out of a straitjacket while dangling upside down, 45 feet above 4th Street.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2023

He’s not an escape artist like Mahomes and some of the scramblers around the league, so there’s a little less room for error there.

From Washington Times • Sep. 13, 2023

His “serpent” nickname stems from his reputation as a disguise and escape artist.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 24, 2022

How am I going to be an escape artist octopus if I can’t even say it out loud?

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden