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Q. What advice would
you give to someone just starting out in escapes?
A. Don't take chances. Many people have bought
into the illusion of escape. Houdini never went into an escape without
a backup plan in case something went wrong. The Houdini Movie,
starring Tony Curtis, was just that, a movie, and not real life. Never
take any unnecessary chances with escapes.
Q.
Have you ever
been injured performing an escape?
A.
I pulled a
muscle in my shoulder doing the water torture cell escape for my second
special, Lance Burton-The Encounter.
Q.
Why do you perform escapes?
A.
I perform escapes because they play big for television. It is
usually a highlight of my specials.
Q.
Do you take
any special preparations for any of your escapes?
A.
I practiced
holding my breath for the Water Torture Cell.
Q.
Tell me more
about the Houdini Stamp unveiling in October.
A.
The
U.S.
Postal service asked if I wanted to be involved in the event. I said
sure, and they had Tony Curtis there to help put me into the
straitjacket.
Q.
How does it feel to carry on
the Tradition of the Royal Dynasty of Magic?
A.
It is an honor. Lee Grabel
bestowed it on me. We still talk and see each other. It is important to
keep alive the history of magic. We can learn so much by going back to
the old days. Many of the new routines that I have come up with are
based on principles that were used years ago.
Q.
Where do you see yourself in
the future?
A.
Hopefully right here at the Monte Carlo
in Las Vegas
. I love my job, and coming to work each day. It is great to do
something that you love so much.
Q.
Your recent
East Coast tour went very well. Are there pains to tour again?
A.
We try to
tour twice a year. We will be in Japan
for two weeks in April and May.
If you would like to
learn more about Lance and his shows, please visit his website at http://www.lanceburton.com/
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