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Captain
Escape’s Illusions was designed to present the Word of God in a simple fun manner
for kids of all ages to hear. Children
and young people need to know God loves them and that He cares about them
deeply. Kids often struggle with life’s
challenges alone. There is no one to
guide them or help them with life’s problems.
They struggle with self-esteem, finding friends, doing homework, feeling
loved and cared for. They are missing
out on God’s love because they don’t know it is there for the asking. They don’t think anyone cares. These same kids have trouble listening to
your “typical pulpit message.” Captain
Escape makes learning about God a lesson in fun and laughter that drives home
the simple message “we all need God and He wants a relationship with each of
us.”
Rich Landry
Husband, Dad,
Brother, Deacon, SS Teacher and Children’s Worship Speaker
Rich
has been entertaining people his entire life. As a young man he starred
in his Junior High School play “Romeo and Julie” (comedy) where he won Best
Actor. He continued his school acting where he won the Drama awards in
both Junior High and High School. He was given the lead role in his High
School play without having to read for the part. He continued his
humor/acting into college part time. He came back to the stage when he
did a one man show as a “Comic Elvis Impersonator.” This launched a
new show-line for Rich. He has performed his Elvis show many times and in
many locations (
He developed
a new show called “Captain Escape” where he combines his humor, magic and the
Gospel of Christ to entertain and spread God’s word to children.
Rich
lives in Round Rock,
See
Captain Escape on YouTube or by clicking the links below…also note you can
right click on any of the links below to save the file to your desktop for
viewing or to share with others…happy viewing.
Promo Video for Use by Your Church
Rich is an official Upward Award Ceremony
Entertainer. He also does Summer Camps,
Fall Festivals and Vacation Bible School Celebrations. If you would like Captain Escape to
entertain, inspire and share God with your Children or Youth group please
contact for His Kidz at 1-866-774-7469.
He is easy to work with and will even customize his message as needed. The only thing he won’t do is entertain
without talking about God.
Book
Captain Escape:
Phone: For His Kidz at 1-866-774-7469
Email: fhk@forhiskidz.com
Keep Up
With Captain Escape:
Twitter: twitter.com/CaptainEscape
– Rich shares an encouraging word and Bible verse daily
Email: CaptainEscape@aol.com
Phone: 512-850-4746
“Captain
Escape was amazing; he connected with our audience in a big way. The
kids and adults around me laughed at his jokes and were amazed at his escape
from the locked mail bag! As the Upward Director it was great to work
with Rich because he understood the importance of sharing the gospel to our
audience in a fun and clear way. I was so thankful to have worked with
him and thankful for how he helped us wrap up our Upward season with such an
excellent gospel presentation!”
Brandy
Caffey, Director of Recreation & Single’s Ministries at
“Rich
did a great job at our Soccer Celebration night. He entertained us and taught
the gospel in a way that everyone had a great time. Rich has a show that any
church organization would want to use. Keep spreading the word Rich!”
Tom
Shade, Upward Director for First Melissa Church, Melissa TX.
“Rich
was the entertainer for our Upward Football Rally. His energy and enthusiasm
kept the attention of both players and their families. I got to spend time with
Rich and his two sons during the afternoon set up time and enjoyed getting to
know them. He is genuine in his faith and it shows in his presentation. Thanks
for the great job. I would recommend Rich for any children's program your
church is having.”
David
Smith, Upward Football Commissioner, CBC, Clovis, NM
“Rich
was absolutely awesome! He held the children's attention as well as the adults
for his entire show. He was then able to convey his gospel message of how Satan
attempts to confine us but Jesus Christ sets us free perfectly with his illusions
and his big finish. The show was very entertaining and the message was clear
and succinct. We of the Bulverde UMC Upward Committee will gladly recommend
Richard and hope to have him back again.”
Tod
A. Clarke, BUMC Upward Committee, San Antonio, TX.
“Thanks
to you Rich. Everyone loved you and the
boys. Your message was great and of
course, your "magic" was too.”
Jeanette
Hurley, Children’s Director Marquez Baptist, Marquez, TX.
“Richard
did a fantastic job as our speaker/entertainer. He held the kids attention
during the entire program. He did a great job with the gospel presentation. His
gift of keeping the attention of the audience, both young and old, was
fantastic. I would recommend Richard to any Church that was looking for an
entertainer for any program especially UPWARD. Great job Richard and I am
looking forward to using you again in the future.“
Ray
Rogers, Upward Commissioner for First Baptist Church Orange, TX.
“Thank
you so much for coming! I enjoyed meeting you and your wife. Our people really enjoyed the show!”
Brittany
Parsons, Children’s Ministry Director Central Baptist, College Station, TX.
“Captain
Escape performed at our Upward Awards Ceremony this year and I watched the
kids faces as he performed his escape act. Their eyes got big and huge
smiles told me they were anxious to see if he would actually escape.
Even the adults were impressed when the music hit a climax and the mailbags
dropped from his shoulders.
Captain
Escape is also an amazing Christian leader! Hanging
out with kids is his favorite past-time being a big kid
himself. He is a sensational 6th grade Sunday School
teacher, and has a God-given talent in relating the gospel to kids. The
kids love it when he comes to preach at our children's worship. He
also takes a large group of kids to Preteen Camp each summer. There
you see his amazing positive outlook on life and the kids catch his enthusiasm
for Christ. Your kids will love getting to know Captain
Escape.”
Melva
Shubert, Minister to Children at
“I
thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment and the message Captain Escape shared
during our 2007 Upward Awards Ceremony. I loved his humor and how well he
involved his on stage volunteers, as well as the audience. Captain Escape
exceeded my expectations, and his performance prompted others to share positive
comments with me regarding our entertainment. I highly recommend Captain
Escape, and I would not hesitate to invite him again in the future.”
Steve
Abalos, Upward
“You
really did do an awesome job Sunday! I am impressed! I knew it would be good because
of your personality and the rapport you have with kids, but you really took it
up a notch.”
Stan
Moore, Upward
“I
enjoyed the Upwards program that you did. I thought it was great!”
Jodi
Hawkins, Upward Volunteer
“I
just wanted to thank you for putting on such a great show for the Upwards
awards ceremony. Captain Escape rocks!”
Steve
Hazzard, Upward Parent
“You
were outstanding and the kids really enjoyed it. The 7 foot
mail bag is still bothering me, I had a difficult time sleeping last night
I woke up several times wrestling with the sheet.”
Tom
Hubbard, Upward
“It
was quite entertaining. The kids and adults liked the show. I'm not
sure if they liked the "illusions" or the ad lib humor the
most, but I know they definitely paid attention, were amazed, and enjoyed
themselves.
I
myself was watching each illusion quite intently and holding back the urge to
jump up and say "I know how he does it! I know how he does it!" or
worse yet, accusing him of making one of my family members disappear in an act
he did in another city and how we've never seen them since.”
Brother
of Captain Escape (Mitch Landry),
“I can
do all things through Christ.”
PHILIPPIANS
4:13