Escapology in its purest form is generally related to rope work, and problems are set with rope, cord, or string. However, professional escapologists’ tricks will include anything from handcuffs, rigged or otherwise, to chains, mailbags, or even, in the case of Harry Houdini, prison cell.
Alternative
Fire Eater
Vapor tricks utilize the fuel vapors held in the mouth during or before an extinguish.
- Cigarette light – light a cigarette with a Human Candle
- Human candle – slowly feed a candle sized flame with vapors you hold
- Vapor transfer – ignite one torch with the vapor from another
- Volcano – shoot vapors straight up



