It's at this point that the hilarious mayhem begins! The curtain is raised and lowered several times, each time revealing the performer (and his jacket) in more and more ludicrous physical positions.

A curtain that encircles the performer is raised by the two volunteers. Two volunteers are invited to the stage to inspect the handcuffs and locks, and proceed to lock the performers hands behind his back.

The performer admits that he is not exactly in the phenomenal physical condition Houdini was, so in honour of the great master, he will attempt to escape from his own suit jacket! As the audience laughter dies down, the performer explains that to make things more challenging, his hands will be cuffed together, making it nearly impossible for him to make his escape. Now it was legendary that Houdini was in such peak physical shape that he was able to dislocate body parts and free himself from some of the toughest straight jackets ever manufactured. One of Harry Houdini's amazing feats was to escape from a straight jacket. The performer explains that he would like to close his show with an homage to the incredible magician and escape artist Harry Houdini. Honed over thousands of performances in every possible environment and for every kind of audience the Incredible Suit Jacket Escape is large scale, one-man illusion that fills a stage and fits in a briefcase. For the working performer this routine has it all it's visual, it's physical, it's hilarious, it has audience participation, it fills a stage and fits in a briefcase! It is with a great pleasure that I introduce you to Anthony Lindan and his Incredible Suit Jacket Escape!'Ĭorporate entertainer Anthony Lindan has closed every engagement for the past fifteen years with his Incredible Suit Jacket Escape.

And like all of the best classic commercial comedy routines, the REAL entertainment is derived from the journey. The performer challenges himself, to the delight and entertainment of the audience, to escape from his very own suit jacket. The routine has a wonderfully simple and beautifully ridiculous premise. 'My reason for convincing Anthony Lindan to release his Incredible Suit Jacket Escape was a simple one.

Houdini straight jacket escape