Sunday, August 30, 2009

Trapped In A Straight Jacket!! Or Is He....???

World Class Illusionist David DaVinci was strapped into a straight jacket over 200 times! To be exact, he was locked in a straight jacket, and escaped each and every one, 220 times, making this amazing man the world's record holder for the most straight jacket escapes in 8 hrs! And he did it in 95 degree heat (Florida in August!) and 55% humidity!





Congratulations, David!!


Of course, this amazing feat of magical dexterity was not without danger. David suffered as he was rubbed raw, his skin was stripped from parts of his body and began to bleed as he struggled to escape those thick, rough, heavy straight jackets.


His lovely wife, Jamieleigh, stood by his side, repeatedly strapping him in, keeping perfect tally of each escape, and handing him drinks when needed. One of his managers, who's name I believe was Stephan, also helped strap him into those jackets, as well as bringing him water and replenishing drinks. The Ormond Beach Fire and Rescue were there as well, keeping a watchful eye as David started to suffer from heat exhaustion and nearly passed out!


Mayor Fred Costello came to the event and placed the final straight jacket on David at around 5PM, after 8 hrs, and then officially congratulated David on his New World Record Title.


The paparazzi were out in full force, too!


Thanks for a great, wonderful and entertaining show as you became a World Record Holder, Mr. David DaVinci!

If you're going to be in the Ormond Beach, Florida area on Sept 5th or 6th, grab some tickets to his awesome show!

Enigama, at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center

Sept 5, 2009 - 7PM
Sept 6, 2009 - 3PM

$15 Kids - $20 Adults
Tickets (386) 676-3375

Peace, love and magical light!
LaSal

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