Escape Artist shows kids how to escape the straitjacket of drugs and peer pressure

Hi all: 
we had some fun the other night, working with kids. I love the way they get into the message, you can escape the straitjackets that bind you 

heres a news blurb followed by some pics of it and some escapes 

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11313/1188405-51.stm 

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2224265247677.2108731.1279127862&type=1

Escape Artist asks Panama City Beach "Do you have knotty thoughts?"


    

Escape Artist Issues $1,000.00 Challenge, asks do you have knotty thoughts?

Michael Griffin dares Gulf Coast Horse Show attendees to come up with the most impossible of escapes during first ever appearance at Gulf coast horse shows & music festival.


[Here is an intriguing entertainment feature idea for you. As the release indicates below, multi-award-winning escape artist Michael Griffin is offering $100,000 for anyone who can prevent his escape during his upcoming local appearances. If you need to localize the feature, perhaps you can get reaction about the event from local residents and see what their ideas would be for the ultimate escape. We'd be happy to arrange an interview with America’s Escape Hero Michael Griffin for you.  Let me know if I can help further.]
For Immediate Release                    

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fl.  April 04 / --  Two time World magic award winning escape artist Michael Griffin is urging Gulf Coast Residents to “think knotty thoughts” when it comes to his first ever gulf coast horse show & music festival appearances. Michael Griffin has issued a challenge for people to come up with impossible escapes for him to attempt in his halftime event performances at this year’s Gulf coast horse show April 21-23. The terms of the challenge are simple – if Michael does not make good on his escape from any rational challenge, the person who issued the challenge walks away with $1,000.00  http://www.escapeguy.com/challenges.html

“Sometimes I feel like a gunfighter in the old west, never knowing what’s coming my way, but never being able to let my guard down”, says Griffin, whom Ripley’s Believe It Or Not TV proclaims is the Ultimate Escape Artist.
Griffin has become one of the most interesting escape performers in recent years, not because of what he has done, but what he has not done. Michael's focus on escape is from a viewpoint of being original, and not from rehashing the old escapes of the long gone Houdini. What sets Michael apart is that he is constantly finding new ways to use those restraints to bring freshness and originality, as well as believability to the art of escapology.
For additional info, photos, interviews or any other request contact:
Outrajus Productions: 310.845.6860 / booking@escapeguy.com

About Michael Griffin

Performing astonishing escapes and setting records around the World for over two decades, 2-time World Magic Award Winning Master of Escape, Michael Griffin is considered the Greatest Living Escape Artist. He is the ONLY escape artist to ever survive a hanging on the back of a horse with thirteen-knot Hangman’s Noose in 52 seconds! He has also escaped from a solid steel hermetically sealed airtight casket with a submarine style hatch locking the outside. Griffin has also escaped from handcuffs, ropes, locks, leg irons and chains from a maximum-security jail cell, the ice-covered Ohio River and from the silty bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

What’s the secret? It’s Griffin’s strong mind, conviction, heart and belief system setting apart this distinguished performer from all others. “I do not use drugs or alcohol. I never have and I never will. I simply do not believe in their illusion, nor the illusion of negative thinking which is the toughest strait jacket we will ever face; but, if you put your mind to it, and you believe in yourself, you will always escape”


Contact:  Outrajus Productions (booking@escapeguy.com)   Tel: 310.845.6860
   
Source: Outrajus Productions  (http://www.escapeguy.com)

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Michael Griffin, Worlds Greatest Escape Artist Confirms Naked Performance Charlie Sheen Couldnt Even Escape


March 01, 2011


Media Advisory:    Michael Griffin, World’s Greatest Escape Artist Confirms He will go forward naked performance of his Award Winning Stunts  Friday Mar. 04 11:00PM  at the Toledo Main Street Bar And Grill’s Lil Wyte Concert. Griffin  Guarantees no Chris Angel Fake Magic.


TOLEDO, OH/ MAR. 01 /Outrajus Productions/ -

Photo Available for download click link:  Michael Griffin Attempts World’s Riskiest Trick


Contact:  Michael Griffin, Cell: 614.354.4392          mailto:movershaker61@gmail.com


When:  Fri. Mar. 04, 11:00PM

Where:  Toledo Main Street Bar and Grill  141 Main Street Toledo, OH 43605-2066 Tel: 567.868.1974

Who/What:  Michael Griffin, America’s Escape Hero and only 2 Time Winner of TV’s World Magic Awards for Best Escape artist will openly perform his award winning act “naked” without any camera tricks as a special challenge to demonstrate to lucky viewers that you don’t need fake Criss Angel camera tricks.  The escape artist will even offer $1,000.00 to anyone who can tie him up with rope preventing his escape.

Why:  Toledo Main Street Bar and Grill is unleashing Lil Wyte in concert along with Michael Griffin, The World’s Greatest Escape Artist combining a one of a kind extravaganza into a special night of Jammin Beats and Incredible Feats

Media Opportunities:  

1. Unique photo and video ops of Michael Griffin’s Dare, regardless of the outcome.
2. Interviews with the most honored living escape artist – Michael Griffin  Cell: 614.354.4392

Interesting Michael Griffin Facts:

1. Only Person to survive a real public hanging from the back of a horse
2. Only Person to win TV’s World Magic Awards for Best Escape Artist
3. Saved the lives of 1200 People by getting them out of a burning building in Canada while he was still tied up
4. Helped Sheriffs catch a wanted Murderer by luring the Murderer to tie him up exactly as the victims were tied up and found
5. Starred in multiple episodes of TV Series Masters Of Illusion
6. Only Performer in the World to offer $100,000.00 to anyone who can keep him Prisoner

About Michael Griffin:

Performing astonishing escapes and setting records around the World for over two decades, 2-time World Magic Award Winning Master of Escape, Michael Griffin is considered the Greatest Living Escape Artist.
He is the ONLY escape artist to ever attempt and survive a thirteen-knot Hangman’s Noose in 52 seconds! He has also escaped from a solid steel hermetically sealed airtight casket with a submarine style hatch locking the outside. Griffin has also escaped from handcuffs, ropes, locks, leg irons and chains from a maximum-security jail cell, the ice-covered Ohio River and from the silty bottom of the Pacific Ocean. But the spectacular underwater escapes don’t end there! He has been shackled hand and foot with a 65-pound ball and chain wrapped tight around his neck and lowered headfirst by a crane to the bottom of a lagoon.

Griffin is the only escape artist granted permission to reenact Houdini’s 1912 death-defying underwater crate escape. He successfully escaped within 45 seconds after being bound, handcuffed and sealed inside Houdini’s 90 year-old original packing crate lowered into the depths of Florida’s hurricane-kissed Intercoastal waters…just 5 days before the 76th anniversary of Houdini’s death. And of course, Griffin put an additional spin on this by re-entering the crate again returning to the surface clutching the handcuffs taking the escape beyond the level of what Houdini did himself.  What’s the secret? It’s Griffin’s strong mind, conviction, heart and belief system setting apart this distinguished performer from all others. “I do not use drugs or alcohol. I never have and I never will. I simply do not believe in their illusion, nor the illusion of negative thinking which is the toughest strait jacket we will ever face; but, if you put your mind to it, and you believe in yourself, you will always escape”



Source  Outrajus Productions  (http://www.escapeguy.com)

Contact:  Outrajus Productions (mailto:booking@escapeguy.com)   Tel: 323.952.4278











Worlds Greatest Escape Artist Michael Griffin To Perform Naked On Stage Challenges Criss Angel







WORLD’S GREATEST ESCAPE ARTIST MICHAEL GRIFFIN TO PERFORM “NAKED” ON STAGE FRIDAY MARCH, 4 IN SPECIAL SHOW WITH RAPPER LIL WYTE AT TOLEDO MAIN ST BAR AND GRILL -NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS AND SICK JAMMIN BEATS

Escape Artist calls out Criss Angel for using camera tricks and paid actors insists performing naked is real magic



TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 25 / -- Michael Griffin, The World’s Greatest Escape Artist and only Two Time Winner of TV’s World Magic Awards for Best Escape Artist, (http://www.escapeguy.com) vows to perform naked live on stage Friday night March 4 at the Main St Bar and Grill in Toledo, Ohio at 9:00PM “exposing” the audience to a real live challenge to death and original magical dares including a chance to win $1,000.00.

    Why naked? Griffin blasts Criss Angel who is rumored to rely on camera tricks, special edits and paid actors to fool the public. Griffin will perform “naked” using no camera tricks or stooges while he challenges death in a game of Russian Roulette using 4 gold revolvers.  Griffin, who is appearing with rapper Lil Wyte is also offering his $1,000.00 Challenge to anyone at the concert who can tie him up with rope and if he cant get out they get to keep the $1,000.00.

    Showtimes are Friday March, 04 at 9:00 PM ticket info at Telephone: 567-868-1974

    Michael Griffin can be reached directly for interviews at 614.354.4392 and makes a very lively guest on TV and Radio.


About Michael Griffin

Performing astonishing escapes and setting records around the World for over two decades, 2-time World Magic Award Winning Master of Escape, Michael Griffin is considered the Greatest Living Escape Artist. He is the ONLY escape artist to ever survive a hanging on the back of a horse with thirteen-knot Hangman’s Noose in 52 seconds! He has also escaped from a solid steel hermetically sealed airtight casket with a submarine style hatch locking the outside. Griffin has also escaped from handcuffs, ropes, locks, leg irons and chains from a maximum-security jail cell, the ice-covered Ohio River and from the silty bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

Griffin is the only escape artist granted permission to reenact Houdini’s 1912 death-defying underwater crate escape. He successfully escaped within 45 seconds after being bound, handcuffed and sealed inside Houdini’s 90 year-old original packing crate lowered into the depths of Florida’s hurricane-kissed Intercoastal waters…just 5 days before the 76th anniversary of Houdini’s death. Griffin put an additional spin on this by re-entering the crate again returning to the surface clutching the handcuffs taking the escape beyond the level of what Houdini did himself. What’s the secret? It’s Griffin’s strong mind, conviction, heart and belief system setting apart this distinguished performer from all others. “I do not use drugs or alcohol. I never have and I never will. I simply do not believe in their illusion, nor the illusion of negative thinking which is the toughest strait jacket we will ever face; but, if you put your mind to it, and you believe in yourself, you will always escape”

Contact:  Outrajus Productions (booking@escapeguy.com)   Tel: 323.952.4278
    
Source: Outrajus Productions  (http://www.escapeguy.com)

Escape Artist Michael Griffin Confirms Attempt Of World's Riskiest Trick


Michael Griffin, America's Escape Hero
Dares Death, World's Riskiest Trick
Media Advisory:    Michael Griffin, America’s Escape Hero Confirms He will go forward with attempt of World’s Riskiest Trick  Saturday Jan. 22 11:00PM  at the Toledo Main Street Bar And Grill’s New Years Revolution  Guarantees no Chris Angel Fake Magic.


TOLEDO, OH/ JAN. 21 /Outrajus Productions/ -

Photo Available for download click link:  Michael Griffin Attempts World’s Riskiest Trick


Contact:  Michael Griffin, Cell: 614.354.4392          mailto:movershaker61@gmail.com


When:  Sat. Jan. 22, 11:00PM

Where:  Toledo Main Street Bar and Grill  141 Main Street Toledo, OH 43605-2066 Tel: 567.868.1974 

Who/What:  Michael Griffin, America’s Escape Hero and only 2 Time Winner of TV’s World Magic Awards for Best Escape artist will openly challenge death by attempting the World’s Riskiest Trick.  Due to the nature of it we cannot elaborate here.

Why:  Toledo Main Street Bar and Grill is unleashing The New Years Revolution, combining a one of a kind extravaganza combining award winning music, bands and the World’s Most Honored Escape Artist all tied up into a night of never forget.

Media Opportunities:  

1.    Unique photo and video ops of Michael Griffin’s Dare, regardless of the outcome.
2.    Interviews with the most honored living escape artist – Michael Griffin  Cell: 614.354.4392

Interesting Michael Griffin Facts:

1.    Only Person to survive a real public hanging from the back of a horse
2.    Only Person to win TV’s World Magic Awards for Best Escape Artist
3.    Saved the lives of 1200 People by getting them out of a burning building in Canada while he was still tied up
4.    Helped Sheriffs catch a wanted Murderer by luring the Murderer to tie him up exactly as the victims were tied up and found
5.    Starred in multiple episodes of TV Series Masters Of Illusion
6.    Only Performer in the World to offer $100,000.00 to anyone who can keep him Prisoner

About Michael Griffin:

Performing astonishing escapes and setting records around the World for over two decades, 2-time World Magic Award Winning Master of Escape, Michael Griffin is considered the Greatest Living Escape Artist.
He is the ONLY escape artist to ever attempt and survive a thirteen-knot Hangman’s Noose in 52 seconds! He has also escaped from a solid steel hermetically sealed airtight casket with a submarine style hatch locking the outside. Griffin has also escaped from handcuffs, ropes, locks, leg irons and chains from a maximum-security jail cell, the ice-covered Ohio River and from the silty bottom of the Pacific Ocean. But the spectacular underwater escapes don’t end there! He has been shackled hand and foot with a 65-pound ball and chain wrapped tight around his neck and lowered headfirst by a crane to the bottom of a lagoon.

Griffin is the only escape artist granted permission to reenact Houdini’s 1912 death-defying underwater crate escape. He successfully escaped within 45 seconds after being bound, handcuffed and sealed inside Houdini’s 90 year-old original packing crate lowered into the depths of Florida’s hurricane-kissed Intercoastal waters…just 5 days before the 76th anniversary of Houdini’s death. And of course, Griffin put an additional spin on this by re-entering the crate again returning to the surface clutching the handcuffs taking the escape beyond the level of what Houdini did himself.  What’s the secret? It’s Griffin’s strong mind, conviction, heart and belief system setting apart this distinguished performer from all others. “I do not use drugs or alcohol. I never have and I never will. I simply do not believe in their illusion, nor the illusion of negative thinking which is the toughest strait jacket we will ever face; but, if you put your mind to it, and you believe in yourself, you will always escape”




Contact:  Outrajus Productions (mailto:booking@escapeguy.com)   Tel: 323.952.4278










Michael Griffin America's Escape Hero
World's most honored living escape artist

Escape Artist To Attempt Riskiest Trick On Earth Sat Night......Could Be Magic, Could Be Tragic


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Escape Artist To Attempt Riskiest Trick In History
Special One Off Dare, Could Lose Life In Something So Dangerous We Cant Say Anymore.


America’s Escape Hero Michael Griffin Set to attempt legendary game of death in a special performance open to the public at the Toledo Main Street Bar And Grill’s New Years Revolution Saturday Jan. 22, 2011


For special videos, check out: http://www.youtube.com/escapeguy


TOLEDO, OH, January 17 / --  Michael Griffin, America’s Escape Hero, and History’s only 2 Time Winner of TV’s World Magic Awards for Best Escape Artist (http://www.escapeguy.com) Will openly challenge death with a special one of a kind challenge against the most dangerous game ever created. We cant refer to the name or concept at press time due to its sensitive nature. This will occur regardless of the outcome Saturday Jan. 22, 2011 at 11:00PM at the Toledo Main Street Bar and Grill located at 141 Main Street Toledo, OH 43605-2066 Tel: 567.868.1974

Why is Michael Griffin willing to challenge death in a game notorious for taking lives?  According to Griffin’s reps Michael wants to accomplish 2 things; The first is to give the best provocative entertainment show Sat Night at the Mainstreet Bar and Grill. I realize in this economy money is tight so hopefully by pulling out the stops this will give them something to talk about.  Also, Griffin really wants to show people that if he lives or dies it is purely by his talents as America’s Escape Hero and not by Chris Angel style camera tricks and paid stooges.  Griffin claims “live or die” this will be no Chris Angel fake stuff, so come on down to the Mainstreet Bar and Grill Saturday night. It Could Be Magic, Or It Could Be Tragic.

About Michael Griffin

Performing astonishing escapes and setting records around the World for over two decades, 2-time World Magic Award Winning Master of Escape, Michael Griffin is considered the Greatest Living Escape Artist.
He is the ONLY escape artist to ever attempt and survive a thirteen-knot Hangman’s Noose in 52 seconds! He has also escaped from a solid steel hermetically sealed airtight casket with a submarine style hatch locking the outside. Griffin has also escaped from handcuffs, ropes, locks, leg irons and chains from a maximum-security jail cell, the ice-covered Ohio River and from the silty bottom of the Pacific Ocean. But the spectacular underwater escapes don’t end there! He has been shackled hand and foot with a 65-pound ball and chain wrapped tight around his neck and lowered headfirst by a crane to the bottom of a lagoon.

Griffin is the only escape artist granted permission to reenact Houdini’s 1912 death-defying underwater crate escape. He successfully escaped within 45 seconds after being bound, handcuffed and sealed inside Houdini’s 90 year-old original packing crate lowered into the depths of Florida’s hurricane-kissed Intercoastal waters…just 5 days before the 76th anniversary of Houdini’s death. And of course, Griffin put an additional spin on this by re-entering the crate again returning to the surface clutching the handcuffs taking the escape beyond the level of what Houdini did himself.  What’s the secret? It’s Griffin’s strong mind, conviction, heart and belief system setting apart this distinguished performer from all others. “I do not use drugs or alcohol. I never have and I never will. I simply do not believe in their illusion, nor the illusion of negative thinking which is the toughest strait jacket we will ever face; but, if you put your mind to it, and you believe in yourself, you will always escape”

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Contact:  Outrajus Productions (mailto:booking@escapeguy.com)   Tel: 323.952.4278