Original Escapes (Original Heists) hosted by Wes Barker

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Magician Wes Barker is back with all new tales of daring escapes. Join him this season as he tells the stories of prison escapes you know, and ones you will know. Make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. Each episode is under 15 minutes, and guaranteed to give you something to talk about with both sides of your family this holiday season.

  1. 01/13/2023

    Tupac's Aunt Escapes to Cuba using a Stick of Dynamite - Assata Shakur

    Original Heists is presented by Triple Whale. Understand the numbers behind your Shopify store and sign up for a free trial. Tupac's aunt was a freedom fighter involved with the Black Panthers, and the Black Liberation Army. Who later broke her out of prison! Hear the incredible story of how Assata Shakur escaped and is still free and alive to this day.

    8 min
  2. Two Murders and a Blackmailer Escape HM Prison Parkhurst (UK's Alcatraz) Using a Magic Key

    01/10/2023

    Two Murders and a Blackmailer Escape HM Prison Parkhurst (UK's Alcatraz) Using a Magic Key

    Original Heists is presented by Triple Whale. Understand the numbers behind your Shopify store and sign up for a free trial. Parkhurst Prison in the UK is called The Rock – just like it’s American counterpart. It was on an island, and housed heinous criminals, many of whom commited serious crimes like murder, or had done time at other prisons. Including Matthews Williams and Keith Rose who would get together for their breakout role in this episode along Andy Roger.

    9 min
  3. They'd Catch Him If They Could - Did Frank Abagnale Really Escape From Prison?

    01/06/2023

    They'd Catch Him If They Could - Did Frank Abagnale Really Escape From Prison?

    Original Heists is presented by Triple Whale. Understand the numbers behind your Shopify store and sign up for a free trial. You may know Frank Abagnale from the movie Catch Me If You Can, or heard one of his many wild stories like pretending to be an airline pilot or doctor through the grapevine. But he also escaped from prison. Or at least he claims to have. It's a great story, but it may be just that. A great story.

    7 min
  4. Helicopter Escapes (Not just for James Bond)

    01/03/2023

    Helicopter Escapes (Not just for James Bond)

    Original Heists is presented by Triple Whale. Understand the numbers behind your Shopify store and sign up for a free trial. Helicopters have been used in 43 escapes, and have a 71% success rate. Some have even done it more than once, and even during the pandemic!

    7 min
  5. Yoshie Shiratori - This Prison Break Magician Escaped 4 times!

    12/30/2022

    Yoshie Shiratori - This Prison Break Magician Escaped 4 times!

    Original Heists is presented by Triple Whale. Understand the numbers behind your Shopify store and sign up for a free trial. Yoshi Shiratori escaped prison four times! Using what ever he had, which wasn't much he could pick locks with wires, contort his body, and use miso soup like you've never seen before.

    13 min
  6. June 1962 Attempt to Escape Alcatraz

    12/27/2022

    June 1962 Attempt to Escape Alcatraz

    Original Heists is presented by Triple Whale. Understand the numbers behind your Shopify store and sign up for a free trial. In 1962 Brothers John and Clarence Anglin, along with Frank Morris attempted to escape Alcatraz. The unescapble prison. Using paper mache fake heads, and rafts made out of rain jackets. But did they make it out?

    9 min
  7. Original Heists Season 2 - Original Escapes.

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    Original Heists Season 2 - Original Escapes.

    Original Heists is presented by Triple Whale. Understand the numbers behind your Shopify store and sign up for a free trial. Wes Barker is back presenting tales of daring, courageous, and wild escapes.

    1 min

  8. 02/12/2022 · BONUS

    Valentine's Day Massacre

    Support your host Wes Barker, and buy playing cards here. February 14th, 1929. 7 Northside Chicago gangsters were murdered by the order of Al Capone on the south side. Join Wes Barker in this bonus episode of Original Heists.

    6 min
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Magician Wes Barker is back with all new tales of daring escapes. Join him this season as he tells the stories of prison escapes you know, and ones you will know. Make sure you're subscribed to never miss an episode. Each episode is under 15 minutes, and guaranteed to give you something to talk about with both sides of your family this holiday season.

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