Escapology is the science and art of escaping from restraints or other forms of confinement. This discipline, traversing both physical agility and mental acuity, has been practiced since early civilizations but gained considerable popularity during the 19th and 20th centuries with performers like Harry Houdini showcasing their skills on public stages. Escapologists employ a combination of lock picking, contortionism, flexibility, sleight of hand, and sheer strength to liberate themselves from handcuffs, straightjackets, cages, coffins, steel boxes or other seemingly inescapable contraptions. As an intriguing blend of entertainment and daredevilry, escapology extends beyond mere spectacle to probe the human capacity for problem-solving under extreme conditions. Despite its roots in stage magic and illusionism, many techniques used in escapology have practical applications in emergency situations involving entrapment or abduction scenarios.