2-Time Winner Of The World Magic Awards- X-Magic Escape Master, Michael Griffin Braves Death-Defying Escape On Saturday, October 26th, 2002 As 'Houdini Returns To Veterans Park In Del Ray Beach, Florida

2-Time Winner Of The World Magic Awards- X-Magic Escape Master, Michael Griffin Braves Death-Defying Escape On Saturday, October 26th, 2002 As 'Houdini Returns To Veterans Park In Del Ray Beach, Florida

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2-time winner of the World Magic Awards- X-MAGIC ESCAPE MASTER, MICHAEL GRIFFIN                                                                 BRAVES DEATH-DEFYING ESCAPE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 2002 AS     'HOUDINI RETURNS TO VETERANS PARK IN DEL RAY BEACH,FLORIDA    

Del Ray Beach, FL --- Mix the hurricane-kissed waters of Florida with handcuffs, chains and the 90-year old packing crate from Houdinis 1912 death-defying escape. THEN pour in X-Magic Escape Master, Michael Griffin, who offers a $100,000.00 challenge to anyone who can keep him prisoner... and you have a witchs brew recipe for a Magical Tribute to Houdini." On Saturday, October 26, 2002 at 5 p.m. at Veterans Park (802 N.E. 1st Street in Del Ray Beach), history will be made, before the 76th Halloween anniversary of Houdinis death if his spirit allows it!

Brought in by a 75-foot barge, Griffin will be bound and handcuffed in the trunk sealed by city officials, then lowered by crane into the depths of the Intercoastal waters. Permission has been granted for the first time to challenge Houdini's watery coffin, with special thanks to current owner, Anthony V. Pugliese III, Event Host, Founder/Director of the Creations Pop Culture Museum.

Performing astonishing stunts for two decades, X-Magic Master of Escapology, Griffin has escaped from handcuffs, ropes, locks, leg irons and chains... but hes done it from a maximum-security jail cell, the ice-covered Ohio River and the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. Hes the ONLY escape artist to ever attempt and survive THE HANGMANS NOOSE... escaping in 52 seconds!

In 1993 the very prestigious International Magic Awards selected Michael Griffin as Best Escape Artist of the Year. And in 1999 the World Magic Awards named him the Worlds Greatest Living Escape Performer.

A dazzling and breathtaking performer, Michael Griffin has a strong mind, conviction and heart, and even stronger belief system. "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 can always escape," states Griffin.

Michael Griffin embraces life by tempting death... and lives to tell! For interviews, call Stacey Kumagai at 818/506-8675 or email requests to mediamonster@yahoo.com. For more exciting info. on Michael Griffin, go to www.escapeguy.com

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