Get out of that! Husband and wife impress judges to take title in memory of Northampton escapologist

Members of the United Kingdom Escape Artists held their 15th AGM at The Yeoman of England in Northampton.

A spokesman for UKEA said: "This is the second year that the members also competed for the chance to win "The Mick Hanzlik Award", for the best escape on the day. Mick Hanzlik was a long-time member of the U.K.E.A and was also from Northampton.

"Throughout the day, all members had the opportunity to perform an escape of their choice and all members voted on who they thought deserved the coveted award.

"This year was no different in that the members were up for the challenge. There were escapes from all kinds of restraints and equipment, some upright and some inverted.

"It was an interesting year in that a duo escape was performed, "he added.

"This was done by Allan Taylor and his wife Rebecca. They performed a duo strait-jacket escape. Duo SJ's have been performed many times with the two artists in separate jackets, but The Taylors had commissioned a single jacket with four arms to be made. This was a very unique escape and very entertaining, resulting in them being the 2017 winners of the award."

Allan and Rebecca were presented with the award by Louise and Stephanie, two of the daughters of the late Mick Hanzlik, Master Locksmith and much missed U.K.E.A member.

If anyone is interested in applying for membership of the U.K.E.A, then please email [email protected].

Article by Dan Robinson.