Escape Artist & Corporate Entertainment - Curtis Lovell II
- Founded
- 1996-01-01 in Columbus, Ohio, USA
- Headquarters
- Columbus, Ohio, USA
Escape Artist & Corporate Entertainment – Curtis Lovell II is a professional entertainment service provider specializing in high-impact illusion and escape artistry for corporate and iGaming events. Founded in 1996 by internationally recognized illusionist Curtis Lovell II under the umbrella of Awesome Family Entertainment LLC, the company is based in Columbus, Ohio, with a secondary presence in Los Angeles. Lovell has performed signature stunts such as the Cube of Death water escape and burial-alive shows for audiences across the United States and overseas, including trade shows, conferences, and private corporate functions. The company also supplies trade-show entertainment packages, photo-booth rentals, event planning, carnival games, and mechanical bull rides. Curtis Lovell II personally oversees all performances, drawing on decades of stage experience and media appearances on networks like Spike TV and E! Entertainment. The company is listed as a vetted vendor on iGaming Suppliers, positioning itself as a specialized entertainment solution for the iGaming industry.
Detailed Review
History & Founding
Curtis Lovell II began his entertainment career at age seven after his father performed a coin trick. By high school, he had launched Awesome Family Entertainment LLC in 1996 as a local children's magic business in Columbus, Ohio. Over time, he evolved into an internationally booked escape artist, performing Houdini-inspired stunts like the Cube of Death and burial-alive shows that drew crowds of over 2,000. His breakthrough into corporate markets came through national television appearances on The Simple Life, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, and Manswers, as well as live collaborations such as a 2012 Pre-Oscar fundraiser honoring Larry King.
Services & Products
The company offers live escape performances (Cube of Death, buried alive, handcuff escapes), corporate magic shows with audience interaction, and trade-show entertainment packages that include photo booths, carnival games, and mechanical bull rides. Event planning and consultation services are also available, along with media stunts designed to generate press coverage for brand launches or industry events.
Reputation & Industry Standing
Curtis Lovell II has been called "the premiere escape artist of our time" by Citizen LA and has earned national news coverage including a Washington Times segment. His international performances—such as an 18-night death-trap stunt in Singapore and the Cube of Death repeated 29 times in the Philippines—demonstrate global appeal. Within iGaming, he is an approved vendor on iGaming Suppliers, specializing in conference and trade-show entertainment. No negative reviews or compliance issues are publicly recorded.
Locations & Differentiators
The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with frequent performances in Los Angeles. Key differentiators include Lovell's personal brand as a nationally recognized escape artist, the ability to deliver visually dramatic stunts that generate social media buzz, and one-stop event packages through Awesome Family Entertainment. His two decades of experience and proven track record with iGaming events set the company apart.
Key Products
Cube of Death Performance
Signature escape stunt where the performer is straitjacketed, chained, and locked in a water-filled clear box; performed hundreds of times globally.
Buried Alive Stunt
Live burial with timed escape; performed on Halloween in 2008 and 2012, attracting over 2,000 spectators.
Corporate Event Entertainment
Tailored packages combining magic, escape acts, photo booths, carnival games, and mechanical bull rides for corporate functions.
Trade Show Entertainment
Full-day or multi-day interactive entertainment for conference floors, including walk-around magic and stage shows.
Awesome Family Entertainment
Parent brand offering broader party services such as concessions, tents, and tables for outdoor and indoor events.
Media / Television Stunts
Custom escape stunts designed for TV appearances and viral marketing, including cutting Paris Hilton in half and handcuff escapes for Manswers.
Key Persons
- Curtis Lovell II
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)