escape artist
noun
: someone (such as a performer or criminal) unusually adept at escaping from confinement
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Harry Houdini became famous as an escape artist.
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The series follows Scott Free, known worldwide as Mister Miracle, the greatest escape artist who ever lived.
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 12 June 2025
The animal rescue service posted photos of the escape artist, then safe in a kennel, looking worn and afraid.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
Former warden slams ‘train wreck’ at jail that allowed serial escape artist, nine others to break out.
—FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
Reeves, who was once Atlas' assistant and ex, is a clever escape artist and stage magician.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 12 June 2025
The animal rescue service posted photos of the escape artist, then safe in a kennel, looking worn and afraid.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
Former warden slams ‘train wreck’ at jail that allowed serial escape artist, nine others to break out.
—FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
Reeves, who was once Atlas' assistant and ex, is a clever escape artist and stage magician.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 2 May 2025
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“Escape artist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/escape%20artist. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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