Joseph Burrus
ABOUT JOSEPH BURRUS
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.
He worked as a tree trimmer while he worked on his dream of being the next big magician.
He was performing the stunt to benefit a drug addiction treatment clinic.
He had a wife and children who supported his magic career.
He is often associated with Harry Houdini , who died exactly 64 years to the day before Burrus.
