0 the activity of escaping from chains, boxes, etc. usually for entertainment
I should sooner say "escapology", but that is the word that it uses.
There will be much common ground between the two parties, and not merely in the matter of escapology and in the interest of clinging together to survive.
He discovered a way to escape with his cellmate, which began his interest in escapology.
The straitjacket's effectiveness as a restraint makes it of special interest in escapology.
He was also trained in the disciplines of forensics, acrobatics, criminology, disguise and escapology.
He is a professional close up magician and mentalist, and specialises in escapology and gambling cheats.
He then was taken to a different stage and was forced to perform the art of escapology.
Houdini's feats helped to define the basic repertoire of escapology, including escapes from handcuffs, padlocks, straitjackets, mail bags, beer barrels and prison cells.
