Spectacular Ariel Escape By Mark Cannon

Spectacular Escape By Mark Cannon, originally uploaded by Ace Starry.

Professional escape artist, Mark Cannon performs for the crowd at the Escape Artist's Convention. Cannon was locked into a precarious position in a small glass box. The box was attached by four steel cables to a hoisting crane. Each of the cables was connected to a grinding cutter. Once Mark was locked into the glass box, he was raised high into the air over a parking lot. The crowd of escape artist attendees watched as the cables were sheared in two. One cable was cut through and the box lurched to its side. Mark was able to escape, but was unable to rappel down to the ground as his tether was tangled. The suspense was excruciating and exciting.