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Illusionist Escapes Imploding Building —Barely

Vows never to try another dangerous stunt

By Michael Foreman, Newser User

Posted Jul 31, 2008 11:17 AM CDT

(Newser) – Goth illusionist Criss Angel escaped an imploding hotel in Florida last night, reports Central Florida News. During the stunt, which aired live on A&E's Mindfreak, the daredevil had three and a half minutes to pick handcuffs and four padlocked doors before catching a helicopter... Read full story »

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Illusionist Escapes Imploding Building —Barely

Vows never to try another dangerous stunt

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