Tom Lyon - Escapologist

Tom Lyon's escape act has been seen at many prestigious venues, from The Royal Opera House and The Magic Circle to stately homes around the world and on international television. Billed as A Demonstration of a Lost Art, Tom entertains with a selection of his remarkable escapes from handcuffs, ropes, chains and straitjackets punctuated by whimsical interludes. The act is truly interactive as Tom invites members of the audience to ask questions and help by restraining him.
	"Tom Lyon was extremely accomplished, amusing and a great success. The audience was very varied in terms of age and interests but he entertained everybody with his fascinating and dramatic act and very appealing personality." The Countess of Chichester, Director of The Royal Opera House
Tom's standard theatrical act lasts twelve minutes but can be extended to half an hour or forty-five minutes depending on the occasion. The act is suitable for audiences of any size and has even been performed for as few as five people as an unusual after-dinner entertainment.
	"He has stage presence, poise and a wonderful self-deprecating wit." Scott Heitmiller, US Entertainment Agent
Requirements The act is very versatile and can be performed in a wide range of locations. Staging No raised staging is required although the audience must be able to see Tom who will occasionally need to drop to the floor to assist his escaping. If the performing area is raised, there must be a way (e.g. treads) for audience members to easily reach the stage. Sound Tom is used to projecting his voice and has performed for up to 600 people without amplification. Microphones tend to be impractical inside straitjackets and underneath chain. Although most performances take place without sound, Tom can provide a soundtrack to run with his act if you can provide somebody to operate the sound system. Lighting No specific lighting is required (assuming the audience can see) but a sheet of lighting cues can be provided for performances within a theatrical setting.
	"That was amazing" The Earl of Sunderland