1. a person who performs escape acts as entertainment, especially escaping from restraints like handcuffs or locked containers

Examples

• The famous escapologist freed himself from the straitjacket in under two minutes.
• Houdini was perhaps the most celebrated escapologist of all time.
• The escapologist was locked in a water tank for his final act.
• She trained for years to become a professional escapologist.
• The audience watched in amazement as the escapologist escaped from the chains.
• The escapologist’s performance included escaping from a sealed box.