Definition of "escapology" [escapology]

• The art, skill, or practice of escaping. (noun)

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• "They were interested in escapology and hypnotism at the time and the Empire was growing and the industrial revolution were growing at pace."
• ""I absolutely loved the idea of escapology and had a good go at it and ended up like a lot of children, tied up in ropes and having to call for help.""
• "JR: I know you are health-conscious, which comes from your work in escapology and so on."