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At right, amateur escape artist Jim Newman allowed himself to be trussed up and hung from his heels at Humber College
At right, amateur escape artist Jim Newman allowed himself to be trussed up and hung from his heels at Humber College

At right, amateur escape artist Jim Newman allowed himself to be trussed up and hung from his heels at Humber College

Date4/12/1985
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0131511F
It was the longest two minutes of Randy Audas' life. Locked in a 45-gallon drum of water, the 18-year-old amateur escape artist from Mississauga was unable to free himself during a school talent show and almost lost his life. [Incomplete]
It was the longest two minutes of Randy Audas' life. Locked in a 45-gallon drum of water, the 18-year-old amateur escape artist from Mississauga was unable to free himself during a school talent show and almost lost his life. [Incomplete]
3/12/1990
In a huddle during a lunch break today, Walter Choma (centre) his wife and lawyer Sidney J. Silverman talk after leaving courthouse. Choma is charged with trying to bribe former Toronto magistrate David Coon who testified he allowed himself to be bugged so police could record a conversation with Choma.
In a huddle during a lunch break today, Walter Choma (centre) his wife and lawyer Sidney J. Silverman talk after leaving courthouse. Choma is charged with trying to bribe former Toronto magistrate David Coon who testified he allowed himself to be bugged so police could record a conversation with Choma.
9/18/1968
Everything fits: That's as it should be - Ken Cummings is the teacher and if he can't do it right, everyone's in trouble. Cummings instructs in furniture design at Humber College and teaches his students to strive for a combination of good looks and practicality. Students are quick to pick this up, he says.
Everything fits: That's as it should be - Ken Cummings is the teacher and if he can't do it right, everyone's in trouble. Cummings instructs in furniture design at Humber College and teaches his students to strive for a combination of good looks and practicality. Students are quick to pick this up, he says.
8/13/1979
Figure-skating champion Nigel Stephens, who gained his laurels in the 1940s, has hung up his skates
Figure-skating champion Nigel Stephens, who gained his laurels in the 1940s, has hung up his skates
1/10/1968
Waving goodby: Fergie Ferguson, 53, hung up his hat and uniform for the final time last night after 35 years as a page boy at the Royal York Hotel. Ferguson said he was last hotel page left in Toronto.
Waving goodby: Fergie Ferguson, 53, hung up his hat and uniform for the final time last night after 35 years as a page boy at the Royal York Hotel. Ferguson said he was last hotel page left in Toronto.
8/27/1980
What a fun guy! Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris kicks up his heels alongside his sporty Toyota Celica coupe
What a fun guy! Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris kicks up his heels alongside his sporty Toyota Celica coupe
3/17/1986
Kicking up his heels - in disgust, Freestyle skier Matt Christensen, 17, of North York just qualified for the national junior ski team, but he's unhap(...)
Kicking up his heels - in disgust, Freestyle skier Matt Christensen, 17, of North York just qualified for the national junior ski team, but he's unhap(...)
3/15/1990
Kicking up his heels, Ian Wallace was singing
Kicking up his heels, Ian Wallace was singing
12/6/1983
Happy man: Relaxing in his Erindale College office, Archie French, umpire, hockey trainer and amateur social worker, holds the papier-mache head that captures his zany smile.
Happy man: Relaxing in his Erindale College office, Archie French, umpire, hockey trainer and amateur social worker, holds the papier-mache head that captures his zany smile.
9/9/1985
Didn't know the ropes: Terry Bey of Kippendavie Ave. holds his hand-made swing, hacked down by City Hall because he hung it from a city-owned tree.
Didn't know the ropes: Terry Bey of Kippendavie Ave. holds his hand-made swing, hacked down by City Hall because he hung it from a city-owned tree.
10/5/1983
How sweet it is: Liberal candidate Jim Henderson gets a hug from his wife Karen after his upset victory in Humber riding over Environment Minister Morley Kells
How sweet it is: Liberal candidate Jim Henderson gets a hug from his wife Karen after his upset victory in Humber riding over Environment Minister Morley Kells
5/2/1985
Modest Hero: Ron Clements is one reason Jennie Evans (right) and her daughter Theresa have been able to keep their home. Here, he fixes kitchen plumbing. He's also built gates, hung plants, repaired the furnace and once retrieved the Evans' dog from Lake Ontario.
Modest Hero: Ron Clements is one reason Jennie Evans (right) and her daughter Theresa have been able to keep their home. Here, he fixes kitchen plumbing. He's also built gates, hung plants, repaired the furnace and once retrieved the Evans' dog from Lake Ontario.
2/23/1980