escape artist

noun2

1. •
   A person who is skilled at escaping from confinement, for example from prisons.

   • They do not mention that if the dog is like Nero, it can be a regular escape artist, pulling out chains or breaking ropes. — 2001
2. •
   An entertainer who performs escapes from perilous situations such as cages, coffins, and straitjackets.