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escapology

American  
[ih-skay-pol-uh-jee, es-kay-] / ɪ skeɪˈpɒl ə dʒi, ˌɛs keɪ- /

noun

Chiefly British.
  1. the method or skill of extricating oneself from handcuffs, chains, etc., as of a magician or other performer.


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Etymology

Origin of escapology

First recorded in 1935–40; escape + -o- + -logy


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An act of escapology that made you rub your eyes in wonder, a footballing marvel that had the Tartan Army floating on air despite the gallons of beer in their bellies.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2023

They “seem to have escapology running through their DNA,” the Guardian recently marvelled.

From The New Yorker ● May 14, 2016

Leicester’s escapology act under Nigel Pearson was one of the most remarkable achievements of the last Premier League season, the evident spirit within the squad and belief in the confrontational manager’s methods to the fore.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 3, 2015

He turned instead to escapology — as The Amazing Randi: The Man No Jail Can Hold — and feats of endurance.

From New York Times ● Nov. 7, 2014

Mr Alamiesegha’s skills in escapology would impress Houdini.

From Economist ● Jun. 13, 2013

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