He may be good at economics, but it doesn't mean a thing when you're tied up in a straitjacket and chains.

As part of CircusFest 2010 taking place at the Roundhouse, the Slightly Fat Features vaudeville ensemble tied Evan up and watched him struggle, before showing him how the professionals do it.

Listen to Evan prepare for his challenge.

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