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David Straitjacket

World Record breaking sideshow and escape artist

About Me


Widely regarded as one of the most exciting escapologists and sideshow artists performing in the world today, David Straitjacket is a truly international performer. In 2006 alone he was booked to perform on 5 continents. Performing on stages large and small in a variety of countries, including America, Russia, Korea, Dubai, China, Ireland, and of course mainland Europe. In many cases being booked to return for a second and even a third time.
His shows are suitable for a wide variety of events, festivals, corporate events, cabaret shows, promotions, sales and product launches, theatres, casinos, colleges, universities and more. With more than a decade of experience performing at events around the world, David is nothing if not adaptable.
David’s shows include sword swallowing (David is one of only around 50 performing sword swallowers in the world), amazing sideshow routines, incredible escapology, and large scale stunts for any event. Of course the highlight of any show is always a demonstration of the incredible escape skills which have brought him a total of six Guinness World Records,,, and led ‘Ripley’s Believe It Or Not,,’ to dub him, “The Modern Houdini”.
He appears frequently on national and international television, on radio, in magazines and other publications and is currently planning several large scale stunts and world record attempts. So whether you are planning a festival, corporate event, nightclub show, student night, or any other occasion which requires something special and unique, well, you’ve come to the right place!
“He’ll sell you the whole seat, but you’re only going to use the edge of it!”
For loads of videos, photos, gig information and other nonsense, click the link below to visit my website. (Opens in a new window)
Click Here To Visit My Website!

My Interests

I'd like to meet:


Anyone with a story to tell. In Dubai I met four amazing kids from Lebanon who told me all about watching their houses being bombed and of battles in the streets. They told me this story like most kids would tell you about a trip to the park. Like it was just another day to them. They were so strong it made any everyday trouble seem like nothing it all.
You can't hear of experiences like that anywhere except from the people that have lived it.

Music:

Janes Addiction
Perry Farrell
Placebo
Insane Clown Posse
Faith No More
The Wonderstuff
Pop Will Eat Itself
The Clash
The Ramones
Suede
The Smiths
Morrissey
Siouxsie And The Banshees
The Cure
The Dresden Dolls
Culture Shock
Crass
The Residents
Snakefinger
The Pixies
The Breeders
Shopping Trolley
Half Man Half Biscuit
She Wants Revenge
The Young Knives
David Bowie

Movies:

Its A Wonderful Life
Fight Club
Anything By The Marx Brothers
Jim Jarmusch
Taxi Driver
Pulp Fiction
Natural Born Killers
V For Vendetta
Drop Dead Fred
Benny & June

Television:

The Mighty Boosh
Nathan Barley
Absolutely Fabulous
Shameless
ER
Lost
Fawlty Towers
The Young Ones
Bottom
Blackadder
Hancock's Half Hour
24
My Name is Earl
Heroes
Vic Reeves Big Night Out
Red Dwarf
Rescue Me

Books:

I read just about anything and everything. If you are the sort of person that only reads every once in a while. My advice, always read the booker prize winner. Something special every single year.

My Blog

David Straitjacket nominated for an award!

..>   Hi everyoneI have been been nominated for an award, its for Vegan entertainer of the year :) A pretty big honour that! I would consider it a HUGE favour if you would vote for me. I will ...
Posted by David Straitjacket on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:18:00 PST

New Promo Video

HelloFirstly, happy new year, I hope 2008 has started well. I just wanted to let everyone know that I have a new website and new promo video for 2008, and am currently taking bookings for the year. My...
Posted by David Straitjacket on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 05:24:00 PST

David / straitjacket - Infusion escape

Hi everyoneBelow is a review of my recent challenge escape at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. I have posted a video here at myspace, but after 24hrs it still won't show up :( So I posted it at Youtube too:h...
Posted by David Straitjacket on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:22:00 PST

New Photos - Infusion Escape

In case you have an urge to see a lunatic chained to a roller coaster, I have just uploaded lots of photos of the recent Infusion escape to the pics area. Enjoy :) David Straitjacket...
Posted by David Straitjacket on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:34:00 PST

Some newspaper coverage of my Infusion Escape

Escape from the thrills and locks David Straitjacket   MOST people are desperate to get on Blackpool's newest rollercoaster.But David Straitjacket is one man who could not wait to escape...
Posted by David Straitjacket on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:46:00 PST

Escaping from roller coasters

Hi everyone Just a very quick message to thank you all for your support with my latest stunt. I am going to write up a proper report on the event later today.A few people have asked me whether the esc...
Posted by David Straitjacket on Sat, 20 Oct 2007 07:03:00 PST

Preparing for Fridays escape

Hi everyone It's just before 10pm, Wednesday 17th October. Getting ready for an early night as I have to be in Blackpool fairly early tomorrow for a couple of radio spots and press interviews for the ...
Posted by David Straitjacket on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:36:00 PST

Press release - The Ride of my Life

PRESS RELEASE BELOW - WRITTEN BY THE PLEASURE BEACH, NOT MYSELF! *********************************************** ESCAPE ARTIST FACES THE RIDE OF HIS LIFE On Friday October 19th at 9.00, world renowned...
Posted by David Straitjacket on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 08:19:00 PST

The ride of my life

Hi everyone On Friday 19th October I will be attempting an escape in Blackpool England. No details will be forthcoming about the nature of the stunt for now, but I promise, you are going to love it. W...
Posted by David Straitjacket on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 03:03:00 PST

David Straitjacket in the new Ripleys Believe It or Not book.

Hi everyoneI just wanted to let you all know that there is a great feature about me in the new 'Ripley's Believe or Not' book, The Remarkable...revealed. It isn't supposed to be out until August 7th, ...
Posted by David Straitjacket on Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:08:00 PST