Joseph Burrus

About

Magician and escape artist who famously died trying to escape a live burial. He was buried in a clear plastic coffin under dirt and wet concrete for the stunt.

Before Fame

He worked as a tree trimmer while he worked on his dream of being the next big magician.

Trivia

He was performing the stunt to benefit a drug addiction treatment clinic.

Family Life

He had a wife and children who supported his magic career.

Associated With

He is often associated with Harry Houdini, who died exactly 64 years to the day before Burrus.