1. The would-be statesman is now an aspirant escapologist.

2. He had remembered what the escapologist had taught him!

3. Unless you are an escapologist of Mr Cayne's calibre.

4. Incredibly flexible, Captain Frodo is also an escapologist and specialises in freeing himself from straightjackets.

5. The couple left United States and toured Europe, where Houdini was acclaimed as a brilliant " escapologist. "

6. The couple left the United States and toured Europe, where Houdini was acclaimed as a brilliant " escapologist ."

7. Besides, to win re-election in 2012 Mr Obama needs to prove that he is more than an escapologist or a calculating machine.