An escape artist is a person who is skilled at getting out of difficult or dangerous situations. There are many synonyms for this word, such as Houdini, magician, master of escape, trickster, fugitive, flee artist, runaway. Houdini, the most famous escape artist of all time, was known for his ability to escape from seemingly impossible situations. A magician is another synonym for an escape artist, as they often perform tricks that involve escaping from dangerous or confining situations. A master of escape is an expert at getting out of difficult situations, while a trickster uses cunning and deception to avoid danger. A fugitive or a runaway is someone who has escaped from jail or an abusive situation.