Escapologist James Peters has inspired his seven-year-old son Mitchell to follow in his footsteps and take up the strait-jacket.
In it together - James and Mitchell Picture: STEVE BRADING
Essex's answer to David Blaine will attempt a world record 150 escapes from a medical strait-jacket within eight hours in front of an audience in Chelmsford on Saturday.
But the 31-year-old IT worker, of Longacre, Writtle, is also tied up preparing his protege Mitchell, who recently performed his first escape at a school barbecue.
James said: "I'm glad the headmaster knows what Mitchell does now. I'm sure there were a few raised eyebrows when he was asked what he got up to at the weekend and he said 'Oh, I got chained up by my dad'."
Special children's handcuffs are imported from America by the Peters for the performances.
He said: "My son thinks it's pretty cool. He really enjoys it. I think the people at his school were all a bit shocked when this shy boy jumped up and did it. A lot of people seem to be amused by it."
James's world record attempt at the Chelmsford YMCA, in Victoria Road, from 9am to 5pm, will be in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.
To sponsor James, visit www.justgiving.com/escape or e-mail him at james@vjmsm.com
Published Friday September 26, 2003
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