Death-defying escapes.
Mind-blowing magic.
One unforgettable show.

2x World Magic Award Winner | America's Got Talent | Masters of Illusion

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As featured on

America's Got Talent | Penn & Teller | Masters of Illusion | Ripley's | CNN

$100,000

"No one has ever kept me prisoner."

The challenge has stood for over thirty years. Anyone who can successfully restrain Michael Griffin wins $100,000. Nobody has collected.

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Only 2x

Award Winner

The only two-time winner of the World Magic Awards for Best Escape Artist

Only

Hanging Survivor

The only person known to survive a public hanging with a 13-knot noose

100+

TV Appearances

AGT, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, CNN, and more worldwide

See for yourself

One clip. That's all it takes.

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I really like you a lot!

Howard Stern
America's Got Talent

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Ultimate escape artist.

Ripley's Believe It
Or Not TV

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Jail officials are lucky he's no inmate.

CNN News

Book Michael Griffin for your next unforgettable event

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know

How much does it cost to book Michael Griffin? +
Pricing varies based on event type, location, and show format. Corporate events, theater shows, college performances, and private parties each have different pricing structures. Contact Michael directly at 614-354-4392 for a custom quote.
What kind of events does Michael Griffin perform at? +
Michael performs at corporate events, trade shows, team-building events, theaters, colleges and universities, fairs and festivals, fundraisers, private parties, cruise ships, and television productions. His show is fully transportable and he performs worldwide.
What is the $100,000 escape challenge? +
Michael Griffin offers $100,000 to anyone who can successfully restrain him and keep him prisoner. The challenge has stood for over thirty years and has never been collected.
Has Michael Griffin been on television? +
Yes. Michael has appeared on America's Got Talent, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, Ripley's Believe It or Not, and numerous other shows worldwide. He is the only two-time winner of the World Magic Awards for Best Escape Artist.
Does Michael Griffin travel for events? +
Yes. Michael is based in Columbus, Ohio but performs worldwide. His show is fully transportable and can be flown anywhere. He has performed across the U.S., Canada, Singapore, and many other countries.
What makes Michael Griffin different from other magicians? +
Michael is the only two-time World Magic Award winner for Best Escape Artist, the only person known to have survived a public hanging, and the first recipient of the Silver Handcuffs Award. His show combines death-defying escapes, interactive magic, comedy, and mind reading.