2008-12-21 19:26:21 - The man who has been buried alive, shackled and tossed into the Singapore River, locked in a box of water, cut Paris Hilton in half and called psychic John Edward out on his bluff -- Curtis Lovell announced today that his eyes are set on a Guinness World Record.

Lovell's New Year's resolution to obtain a world record will be attempted in Spring 2009. 
 
"I have always wanted to obtain a world record and I have always wanted Cher to strap me in a straightjacket," Lovell said.  "I hope both goals can be accomplished 2009.

'I have been asked, 'Are you crazy?!' when I attempted Houdini-style stunts in the past, so I think it's time for me to be placed in a straightjacket.' 
 
Lovell will be placed in a straightjacket -- and escape -- at least 194 times in a period of eight hours during his attempt to break the world record. 
Also scheduled for 2009 is Lovell's Cube of Death, which will appear on Master of Illusions on MynetworkTv, a weekly series beginning in January 2009.

If you are

Cher -- or if you wish to strap Lovell in a straightjacket, host or otherwise participate in his Guinness World Record attempt, contact Lovell's team at:

C.E.L.2 Productions 
www.CurtisLovell.com
877.224.9568
Management@magicofCurtis.com


More about Lovell:

Lovell cut Paris Hilton in half on the television show The Simple Life and explained how to escape from handcuffs on Spike TV's Manswers.  He has publicly challenged David Blaine and noted psychic John Edward to magic duels.  Lovell also appeared on the USA network Road Characters, on which he presented his Cube of Death - an effect similar to the feat Houdini once performed. In 2008 he was buried alive on Halloween and escaped in 16 minutes.
 
Lovell starred in the instructional DVD, POOF! You're a magician ~Learn magic with everyday objects, which can be found at major online retailers including BarnesandNobles.com and  POOFyoureamagician.com.
 
Lovell was raised in Columbus, Ohio, where he attended Columbus Public Schools and Columbus State College. He now resides in Los Angeles, California, living his childhood dream as an escape artist.

Websites:
www.CurtisLovell.com
www.POOFyoureamagician.com

For interviews and participation 877.224.9568
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