Preparing for World Escapologists Relay

[RoslynWalker]

Hey Alan!

Great escape dude!!!

I too took part in the EA Relay back in 2007. I performed 3 escapes in 3 different locations, one of them can be seen on my channel. I've, hopefully attached it here too as a video response.

Its a slightly different take on the straitjacket escape. With this one I used a sleeveless transport jacket, under which I had a transport belt around my waist and handcuffs attached to that. I performed it in Dudley Town Center, West Midlands, UK.

[rationalmysticUK]

@RoslynWalker Thanks Roslyn...  your escape sounds great... several degrees of difficulty above mine (actually I'm mentalist - the Houdini tribute stuff has a link to the Houdini seance recreations I do).

Have you seen the guy who hold the record for getting into a straight-jacket and chains? That's pretty cool stuff.

Just to clarify on a couple of the comments I've re-read.... there was/is a crotch strap and for those who really want to know I learned some of my escape stuff off David deVal

[RoslynWalker]

@rationalmysticUK Getting IN TO a straitjacket and chains??? Not seen that! Is he on YouTube?

[mrudge]

Almost half the video CRAWLS by in the beginning while we wait for something. Get to the point, already!

[Theshadowrazor]

This also didn't have a waist loops to stop you bringing your arms above your head, nor did it seem to have a crouch strap to stop you from taking it off.

[rationalmysticUK]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. You're right no loops but there is a crotch strap.For those who really want to know it's a jacket made by the late great) David de Val.

Interested to know as in with previous posts, whether comments are based upon direct experience of wearing one of these things or desk-top/couch observations.

The other aspect of this is the final presentation... 50 feet in the air upside down over spikes or 6 feet above the ground over cushions (rehearsal) LOL Alan

[Theshadowrazor]

I am curious, in your opinion, is it physically possible for a human being to escape from a FULL jacket? Like a full medical jacket with the crotch strap, loops and friction buckles (so i've heard them called) in the back. Or even if your arms are tied behind your back, is that physically escapable?

[rationalmysticUK]

Hello again...

The short answer to your question is yes. Remember straight jackets are designed to restrain people who may not be calm and may not be thinking clearly. An escape artist needs to remain calm and think clearly...

Thanks for your continued interest.

Alan

[vivekorn]

Where can i get a straight jacket?

[wargamemaster]

ebay

[DinoSawz]

not fair his straitjacket doesn't lock the both hands together

[rationalmysticUK]

... fair point... different styles, different types... different institutions!!

Alan

[RoslynWalker]

@rationalmysticUK , @DinoSawz , @Theshadowrazor

Very interesting questions and I hope you guys don't mind me adding my thoughts. I believe that there is no straitjacket currently being produced that is escape proof. I use a Posey in my show, it has front and side loops, friction buckles and a crotch strap. Its hard. But possible. I've done a double SJ before too. Full Posey straitjacket plus transport jacket on top. Large or small build matters not, if the SJ fits correctly its seriously hard!

[Todesbengel]

Hey ;D you know? Lock both Hand's is mean but you can escape even then - but you must be strong and have small Hand's.

(But when their are Locks arround your Arm's right over the Elbows and you can't pull your Arm's to the Sides, you are screwed xD )

[Todesbengel]

LOL nothing against heavyweighted People ;) but what do you think?

Which Person come's out easier of such a Jacket? ;) A thick Person which a soft Body, where the Jacket can slip,

or a very slim Person, where the Jacket is bound very tight in every Spot? ;)

Thick Person's often have it much more easier to escape than slim People ;)

[rationalmysticUK]

Hi....

Interesting point of view.... Obviously can't comment from the 'thin'persons point of view.... If something is bound tight then maybe its bound tight -

Interested to know if opinion is based upon personal experience or presupposition?

From my point of view - bigger body = more perspiration = clingy canvas and the bloody thing doesn't slip...

Fancy a straight jacket 'duel' Todesbengel LOL

:O)

Alan

[Kathend]

Yes, it may be easier... But look at the flip side, if the jacket is actually TIGHT, a larger person will have a harder time.. not only does it contour to the body, but the extra thickness allows straps to tighten INTO the bodies more present nooks.

[Kajoink]

Yeah I cant wait for WEAR. I'm performing a strait-jacket escape for it as well. I probably end up doing it for just some friends and family.

[zse4rgbhu8il]

Couldn't see much due to the camera angle but you are really a BIG GUY for a gigantic straight jacket!

[rationalmysticUK]

... :0) .... well maybe I was using camera angles to reduce some of the bulk!!!!....thanks for the comments.. keep smiling Alan