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How to escape from a straitjacket!

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 – running time 14:30
With the help of magician Dan Martin, you'll learn the steps to escape from a straitjacket!

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We're back with another episode featuring special guest Dan Martin! This week, Brian and Dan explain step by step how to get out of a real straitjacket, as well as debunk some myths and legends associated with the stunt.

First off, it's important to note that straitjackets are rarely designed to be "escape-proof". They're mainly used to prevent psychiatric patients from hurting themselves or others. As such, carefully thinking through the process of the escape (along with having some patience and flexibility) should make it possible to escape from most regulation straitjackets.

In this video, Brian and Dan break down the escape step-by-step, showing exactly how each of them pulls off Houdini's classic stunt.

Brian and Dan debunk escaping straitjacket myths

00:19

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Step by step instructions on escaping the straitjacket

04:58

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Reviewing the Straitjacket escape

11:05

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