Escapes by Percy Abbott – Supreme Magic (1979)

Escapes by Percy Abbott – Supreme Magic (1979)

Escapes by Percy Abbott is a rare and highly sought-after book on the art of escapology, published by Supreme Magic in 1979. Covering a wide range of escape techniques, this volume provides both practical instruction and valuable insights into one of magic’s most daring and theatrical branches.

From classic wrist ties and chain escapes to dramatic stage and spirit escapes, Percy Abbott’s work explores methods that are as fooling as they are performable. This text is not just a manual of secrets—it’s a comprehensive survey of escape entertainment, designed for both the aspiring escape artist and the serious student of magic history.

Inside you’ll learn the secrets of:

• Chain Escapes
• Wrist Ties and Padlock Escapes
• Sack Escapes
• Straight Jacket Escapes
• Escapes for Stage
• Spirit and Platform Escapes
• Escapes from Coffins and Collars
• Jail Breaks—and much more!

• Soft cover, staple-bound edition.
• 68 pages, size 9.5" x 7.25".
• Published by Supreme Magic in 1979.
• Hard-to-find collectible in escapology and magic literature.

Escapes by Percy Abbott remains a cornerstone reference for magicians and escape artists alike—blending practical working methods with a broad exploration of escapology’s dramatic possibilities.