The Escape

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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On 6 August 1967 my father, magician and escapologist Bunny Neill, was challenged by the Jersey Sun to make a daring escape in full view of the public at the St Hellier harbour side. There were conditions...

He was to be covered with a canvas bag through which his arms and legs would protrude, his limbs then handcuffed and the handcuffs secured to a metal rod which was double padlocked. He was to be placed into a wooden crate, the lid nailed shut and then lowered into the sea to a depth of twenty feet, all of this overseen by the Jersey Police Force.

As well as a retelling of the story, The Escape is also a tribute to the memory of my Father, who died in May 2006. With the backing of Bristol based Production Company Hidden Shallows, and what we hope will be lots of backers who believe in the project, we will recreate the escape as a short film at the Bristol harbour side this summer.

Thank you for taking the time to find out more,
Jessica Neill

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 2 yearss ago
Jessica, another story which may be embedded in this one is how your dad became a magician and a black magician in the first place. In that day and age that in itself must have been a feat of no mean order....How he gained the attention and respect of the "magicians" circles etc. etc. His story must be worth telling from the perspective of a black man in the UK at that time in a very very closed profession? Just some thoughts...also would love to back you, but have to figure it all out right now... Another thought is that if anyone in Jamaica is wanting to back you...the old Junior plus crew, maybe it could be done collectively...and Junior Plus school gets the credit and recognition. He did so much when you guys were in school...also...ok enough is enough
 2 yearss ago
Hi Jessica, just spotted this link via magicweek. What a brilliant idea and will be a fitting tribute to Bunny, he was such a lovely man and I still miss him to this day. Not sure if you have seen the following but here is a few links to stuff I did with your Dad - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIxXAwnJ9qc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OWHkHNXDv0 Kind regards Freddie Wilkinson
 2 yearss ago
Hi Jess - I'm so pleased that you are making this video as a tribute to your dad. He was the most amazing man and helped me enormously both as a friend and as a magician. I remember going through that amazing scrapbook of his and hearing about the Jersey escape and his many other exploits. In particular I remember him telling me how the escape so very nearly went horribly wrong. He told me he had miscalculated the strength of the tide in the harbour and ended up fighting against the current as well as the mechanics of the escape itself and almost didn't make it! I also have memories of many performances where he quite literally held the audience spellbound - completely engrossed in the wonderful magical world he created. He was a unique performer and an inspirational man. I was honoured to be one of his very many friends, think of him often and miss him to this day. The best of luck with your venture. Regards, Nick Brunger
 2 yearss ago
Hi Jessica, If you need anyone to do the sound for the film I would be interested. As a recent graduate, I would need to hire the recording equipment, however I can offer both on location services as well as post production. http://www.facebook.com/hysteriaproductions Drew

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Your name in the credits

£5.00 + : For your contribution, you will listed as a backer in the end credits of The Escape.

 

A photograph from the original Jersey escape

£10.00 + : You will receive a copy of one of the original escape photos, taken by a photographer from the Jersey Sun. Plus, your name in the end credits of the film.

 

An invitation to the premiere

£50.00 + : As a thank you for your support you will receive an invitation to the premiere of The Escape (to be held in Bristol, UK). And of course, your name in the credits.

 

Dinner with the cast and crew

£100.00 + : Your generosity will get you a slap up meal with the cast and crew of The Escape, an invitation to the premiere (both to be held in Bristol, UK), and your name in the credits.